Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Alameda, CA has 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,399 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 25 accept infants. 24 (48%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Alameda
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Montessori School | 94501 | 122 | Preschool | 2025-09-29 |
| Small Size Big Mind INC. | 94501 | 96 | Preschool | 2025-10-29 |
| Peter Pan Academy | 94502 | 70 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-05-14 |
| Small Size Big Mind Preschool & Infant Center | 94501 | 60 | Preschool | 2026-01-08 |
| Tiny Treasures Preschool | 94502 | 60 | Preschool | 2026-10-22 |
| Small Size Big Mind | 94502 | 56 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-30 |
| Tinker Toddle LLC | 94501 | 44 | Preschool | 2026-03-11 |
| Little Seeds Children's Center | 94501 | 41 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-05-14 |
| Opportunity Tree, the | 94501 | 32 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-07-02 |
| Seedling Child Montessori School | 94502 | 30 | Preschool | 2026-10-20 |
| Afs-Rosalie Sterling Infant Center | 94501 | 25 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-04 |
| Afs-Head Start Ruby Bridges Center | 94501 | 24 | Preschool | 2025-06-05 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning Center, #1335 | 94502 | 81 | 11 |
| Swings and Wings-Little Butterflies | 94501 | 15 | 8 |
| Bright Horizons at Garner | 94502 | 174 | 7 |
| Alameda Child Development Center | 94501 | 120 | 6 |
| Luna's Montessori Bilingual School | 94501 | 35 | 5 |
| Small Size Big Mind INC | 94501 | 90 | 5 |
| Child Unique Montessori School, the | 94501 | 30 | 4 |
| Happy Little World | 94501 | 20 | 4 |
| Alameda Head Start- College of Alameda Head Start | 94501 | 40 | 3 |
| Child Unique Montessori School, the | 94501 | 75 | 3 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Alameda daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Alameda, CA?
Kinfield lists 50 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Alameda, CA, with 2,399 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Alameda daycares take infants?
25 licensed programs in Alameda, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Alameda?
"Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (22 CCR §101229(a)(1))", cited at 12 programs in Alameda.