Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Alameda. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Alameda. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Alameda. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Alameda. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Alameda. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Preschool, located at 1711 2nd St in Alameda, is the city's oldest preschool (founded 1948) and its only cooperative, serving children ages 2 years 9 months through 5. Licensed under CCLD #010200356, the center operates a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based curriculum across mixed-age classrooms with morning yoga, art, cooking, dramatic play, music, and field trips. With strong community reviews and a non-profit structure anchored by active parent involvement, it delivers what many families describe as a "truly special early childhood experience." The cooperative model requires significant parental volunteer hours, and the part-time focus (morning and afternoon sessions) limits full-day coverage for families needing longer daily care.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based curriculum built on the belief that children learn best through play, promoting learning of the whole child. Parent-cooperative model (established 1948) where parents assist professional teachers in the classroom on a rotating basis.
Programs & activities: Morning yoga, mixed-age classroom, outdoor play, and local field trips. Morning Preschool program for ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years, plus an afternoon Transitional Kindergarten program with a 6:1 ratio.
What sets it apart: Voted #1 Preschool in Alameda; celebrated 75 years with a mayoral declaration. Non-sectarian, non-profit organization with two experienced teachers per classroom. Located at 1711 2nd Street, Alameda, CA 94501.
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