Daycare in Emeryville, CA
7 licensed programs in Emeryville (Alameda County): 7 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 556 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Alameda County
$516/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($26,827 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $516 | $361 |
| Toddler | $371 | $311 |
| Preschool | $408 | $345 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
7 child care centers in Emeryville
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Berkeley YMCA Head Start - Emeryville MInfant · licensed for 40
1275 - 61st St, 94608 · (510) 601-8670
License 13420964 - Berkeley YMCA Head Start - Emeryville Marinalicensed for 92
1275 - 61st St, 94608 · (510) 601-8674
License 13420963 - East Bay German International Schoollicensed for 44
1070 41st Street, 94608 · (510) 679-2199
License 13422499 - Emeryville Child Development Centerlicensed for 90
1220 - 53rd Street, 94608 · (510) 596-4343
License 10213812 - Emeryville Child Development CenterInfant · licensed for 28
1220 53rd Street, 94608 · (510) 596-4343
License 10213813 - Guidepost Montessori at Emeryvillelicensed for 162
1450 63rd St, 94608 · (510) 250-3792
License 13423800 - Happa Baby Schoollicensed for 100
5521 Doyle Street, 94608 · (510) 817-4433
License 13423776
How can I get help paying for daycare in Emeryville?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Emeryville: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Emeryville, CA?
In Alameda County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $516 a week ($26,827 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $408 a week. A family child care home charged a median $361 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Emeryville?
California's list shows 7 licensed programs in Emeryville as of October 2026: 7 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 556 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Emeryville?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.