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Wildwood Children’s School

Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 8 Wildwood Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

3.9 (7 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (510) 922-9197Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity69 children
Citations on file4
On the register since2015

About the program

Wildwood Children’s School is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 69 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Wildwood Children’s School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,705 a month.

Infant places120 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 013422034, 013423740
Licence statusActive since 2015
Licensed capacity69 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file4Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0101 of 563 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints33 inspection visits · last visit October 2024

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101238(a)(1) · 101226.1(a) · 101239(a)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101174(d) · 101238(a) · 1596.8595(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our daughter has been in Wildwood since she was about 4 months old and she is just turning one now. We couldn’t be more appreciative to the amazing staff for how attentive and caring they have been. I’m so deeply grateful to every single team member. Our daughter is so happy to be there and we continue to count our lucky stars. Good vibes!!!

Laura Gillham · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

Although we were only there for about 6 months, WCS was fantastic for our daughter. Anita, the director, is incredibly dedicated. Recommend without hesitation.

Nicholas Giacalone · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

Wildwood has been a great choice for us! In particular, we love the community aspect of this school - from the parent-teacher partnership, to festive school events for families to come together and connect. We also really appreciate Anita’s leadership (Program Director); she’s thoughtful, transparent, and very involved - which is evident in the relationships she’s built with each kiddo. The fact that she actively…

Chai · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Wildwood Children's School has really stepped up its game. The new director, Anita Lee, is awesome. She is organized, responsive, knowledgeable, accommodating, warm, wonderful and loving with all of the kids, and overall just a really competent director and early childhood educator. My daughter started in the infant classroom (Roots) with Teacher Lesleigh and is now in the toddler classroom (Flowers) with Teachers…

Stephanie K · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

8 Wildwood Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

Questions about Wildwood Children’s School

Is Wildwood Children’s School licensed?

Yes. Wildwood Children’s School holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013422034, 013423740), with a licensed capacity of 69 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Wildwood Children’s School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 4 citations for Wildwood Children’s School, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Wildwood Children’s School take?

Wildwood Children’s School is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Wildwood Children’s School cost?

Wildwood Children’s School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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