Daycare in Union City, CA
11 licensed programs in Union City (Alameda County): 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 469 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.
11 child care centers in Union City
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Adventure Montessori Academylicensed for 60
4101 Pleiades Place, 94587 · (408) 464-3131
License 15700540 - City of Union City - Holly Centerlicensed for 19
31600 Alvarado Blvd., 94587 · (510) 675-5488
License 13419473 - Kidango - Decoto Infant CenterInfant · licensed for 32
600 G Street, 94587 · (510) 744-9280
License 13416345 - Kidango - Pioneerlicensed for 22
32737 Bel Aire St, 94587 · (510) 675-7110
License 13421391 - Kidango - Searles Child Development Cenlicensed for 22
33629 - 15th Street, 94587 · (510) 675-7113
License 13416238 - Kidango Loganlicensed for 52
33821 Syracuse Ave., 94587 · (510) 324-1208
License 13419429 - Kidango the Plazalicensed for 24
500 E Street, 94587 · (510) 509-1619
License 15700530 - Kidango-Decotolicensed for 74
600 G Street, 94587 · (510) 675-7101
License 13415231 - Kidango-Kitayama Child Development Centlicensed for 22
1959 Sunsprite Drive, 94587 · (510) 675-7104
License 13415911 - Little Peoples Preschool & Day Carelicensed for 63
33700 Alvarado - Niles Road, 94587 · (510) 489-8650
License 10214282 - Safari Kid Union Citylicensed for 79
32462 Alvarado Blvd, 94587 · (510) 386-7780
License 13423038
How can I get help paying for daycare in Union City?
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 Union City: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Union City, 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 Union City?
California's list shows 11 licensed programs in Union City as of October 2026: 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 469 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Union City?
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.