Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, California is served by 2 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Berkeley	Providers
Child Care Centers	1	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Berkeley

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Berkeley. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Step One School Berkeley, CA 94708 Capacity 108

Preschools in Berkeley

1 licensed preschools is listed in Berkeley. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Berkeley Hills Nursery School Berkeley, CA 94708 Capacity 40

ZIP codes in Berkeley

ZIP 94708Care providers

How to pick care in Berkeley

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Berkeley, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Berkeley, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Berkeley is home to 2 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Berkeley facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Berkeley to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Berkeley licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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