Daycare in Newark, CA
14 licensed programs in Newark (Alameda County): 14 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 942 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.
14 child care centers in Newark
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Challenger Schoollicensed for 174
39600 Cedar Boulevard, 94560 · (510) 770-1770
License 10212301 - Challenger Schoollicensed for 168
35487 Dumbarton Court, 94560 · (510) 739-0300
License 13412399 - Diversity Children's Centerlicensed for 56
37371 Filbert Street, 94560 · (510) 797-7190
License 13412740 - Kidango - Coyote Hillslicensed for 40
36270 Cherry Street, 94560 · (510) 240-5771
License 15700623 - Kidango - Schillinglicensed for 40
36901 Spruce St, 94560 · (510) 509-1673
License 13421997 - King's Kids Preschool thelicensed for 84
38325 Cedar Blvd., 94560 · (510) 797-6505
License 10214880 - Little Flowers Montessorilicensed for 53
37815 Birch St., 94560 · (510) 793-0000
License 13420578 - Little Scholar Programslicensed for 20
5472 Central Ave., 94560 · (510) 648-2050
License 13422428 - Montessori School of Newarklicensed for 40
35660 Cedar Blvd, 94560 · (510) 792-4546
License 13420932 - Newark Community Center Annexlicensed for 48
35501 Cedar Boulevard, 94560 · (510) 578-4434
License 10214949 - Safari Kid - Newpark Malllicensed for 50
5700 Newpark Mall Rd, 94560 · (510) 304-0567
License 13420913 - Safari Kid Learning Centerlicensed for 94
34899 Newark Blvd, 94560 · (510) 739-1511
License 13420972 - Smart Start Creative Learning Centerlicensed for 48
6020a Robertson Ave, 94560 · (510) 397-9736
License 13420942 - Young Championslicensed for 27
39766 Cedar Blvd., 94560 · (650) 270-0315
License 13422431
How can I get help paying for daycare in Newark?
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 Newark: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Newark, 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 Newark?
California's list shows 14 licensed programs in Newark as of October 2026: 14 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 942 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Newark?
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.