Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Berkeley, CA has 68 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 3,617 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 22 accept infants. 25 (37%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Berkeley
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Montessori School | 94709 | 119 | Preschool | 2025-04-24 |
| American International Montessori School | 94703 | 117 | Preschool | 2026-08-13 |
| Duck's Nest Berkeley | 94710 | 91 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-08 |
| Nia House Learning Center | 94710 | 84 | Preschool | 2025-12-17 |
| Kids Speaking Spanish Preschool | 94702 | 75 | Preschool | 2026-06-17 |
| Beth El Nursery School | 94709 | 72 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-03-27 |
| Hearts Leap Icri Preschool | 94704 | 70 | Preschool | 2025-03-27 |
| Woolly Mammoth Childcare & Preschool | 94702 | 69 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-02 |
| Building Kidz of Berkeley | 94710 | 57 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-10-14 |
| New School of Berkeley-Schoolage, the | 94709 | 45 | School age | 2025-12-03 |
| Via Nova Children's School | 94703 | 45 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-18 |
| Berkeley Little School | 94707 | 42 | Preschool | 2025-04-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center | 94710 | 64 | 15 |
| Rosemarie's Motivational Preschool | 94702 | 22 | 11 |
| Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Preschool | 94710 | 100 | 7 |
| Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start | 94703 | 8 | 6 |
| Kids in Motion | 94705 | 70 | 6 |
| Busd - Franklin Preschool | 94710 | 192 | 5 |
| Childrens Community Center | 94707 | 52 | 5 |
| Bahia School Age Program | 94710 | 65 | 5 |
| Congregation Beth Israel-Gan Shalom | 94703 | 32 | 4 |
| Aquatic Park School | 94710 | 19 | 4 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 94710 | 18 | 1,153 |
| 94703 | 11 | 453 |
| 94702 | 11 | 537 |
| 94705 | 7 | 230 |
| 94720 | 6 | 212 |
| 94704 | 5 | 278 |
| 94707 | 4 | 322 |
| 94709 | 4 | 284 |
| 94708 | 2 | 148 |
How to check a Berkeley 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.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Berkeley.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Berkeley, CA?
Kinfield lists 68 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Berkeley, CA, with 3,617 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Berkeley daycares take infants?
22 licensed programs in Berkeley, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Berkeley?
"Personal Rights (22 CCR §101223(a)(2))", cited at 12 programs in Berkeley.