Livermore, CA · Alameda County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Livermore, California

Home to the Livermore Valley, California's oldest wine region, Livermore has shaped the state's wine heritage since the 1880s when pioneer vintners like C. H. Wente established their wineries here—California's first international gold medal for wine came from this valley at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The city is also home to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a major U.S. Department of Energy research facility that has pioneered scientific breakthroughs for over 70 years. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Livermore, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
The Learning Tree
4161 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNAEYC AccreditedPlay-Based
6.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013421352 — Day Care Center, NAEYC accredited
  • Licensed capacity 72 children, serves 18 months through first grade entry
  • Play-based curriculum integrating physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
  • Live camera access for parents — transparency and peace of mind
  • Before/after school care, full-time, part-time, drop-in, and emergency care available
  • Open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday
  • Health and Safety Training certified; English and Spanish spoken

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • Multiple complaint investigations and Type B citations between January–October 2025 — review current CCLD reports carefully before enrolling
  • Recent compliance activity warrants extra due diligence
2
Livermore Playschool
5261 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNonprofitSince 1953
5.9/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license 015701512 — Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center, capacity 74
  • Nonprofit incorporated in 1953 — one of the oldest community childcare institutions in Livermore
  • Part-day and full-day programs for ages 2–5 plus school-age after-care
  • Transportation to/from elementary schools for school-age program
  • Parent reviews on childcarecenter.us praise flexible hours and experienced, supportive staff
  • Most recent CCLD evaluation April 2026 with no citations noted

Considerations

  • 2 Type B CCLD citations in March 2022 inspection — review reports before enrolling
  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No infant program — serves ages 2+ only
  • Limited public digital presence
3
Room to Grow
678 Enos Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNature-BasedPlay-Based
5.9/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013419399 — Day Care Center, capacity 30 children
  • Nature-focused, outdoor play-based preschool with emergent curriculum — distinct philosophy
  • Licensed since 2007 — nearly 20 years in operation
  • Yelp reviews describe it as "an amazing, wonderful preschool" and "a gem in this area"
  • Serves ages 2–5 years
  • Small class sizes implied by 30-child capacity

Considerations

  • 2 Type B CCLD citations across 2022–2025 inspections — review reports before enrolling
  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • No infant or school-age program
  • Small capacity (30) — waitlist very likely
4
New Horizons Preschool and Day Care
405 E Jack London Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedSince 1984
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license 010211680 — Day Care Center and Infant Center, serving Livermore since 1984
  • Nonprofit educational organization — mission-driven operation
  • 24 Yelp reviews — active community presence
  • Serves infants through elementary school age (before/after school care)
  • Open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday
  • Most recent CCLD inspection May 2025 on file

Considerations

  • 2 Type B CCLD citations across recent inspections — review reports before enrolling
  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • Listed capacity of 5 on one record may reflect one of two license numbers — verify directly
5
CAPE — Bess Platt
1401 Almond Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNonprofitClean CCLD Record
5.6/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013418167 — Day Care Center, capacity 60 children
  • Three consecutive CCLD inspections with No Citations (August 2022, September 2023, September 2025) — excellent compliance record
  • Part of CAPE, established Tri-Valley Head Start organization since 1965
  • Subsidized Head Start program — income-eligible families may receive free or low-cost care
  • Larger capacity (60) provides more enrollment availability than many CAPE sites
  • Open Monday–Friday

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit enrollment
  • No infant program — preschool age focus
6
CAPE — Jackson Center
560 Jackson Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNonprofitHead Start
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013414731 — Day Care Center, regularly inspected through 2026
  • Licensed capacity 36 children
  • Part of CAPE, providing Head Start services in Tri-Valley since 1965
  • CAPE serves 200+ children across eight sites in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin
  • Most recent CCLD inspection May 13, 2026 on file — current compliance activity documented
  • Subsidized Head Start program — income-eligible families may receive free or low-cost care
  • Open Monday–Friday

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • 1 Type B CCLD citation across multiple inspection cycles — review reports before enrolling
  • Head Start income eligibility requirements may limit enrollment
7
LLESA Children's Center
Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed Day Care Center in Livermore
  • Community-based program serving local families

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify review count
  • Full street address not confirmed in sources reviewed
  • Limited public information — contact center directly for details
8
LARPD — Altamont Creek Kids Zone
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedLARPDSchool Age
5.2/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
2
K-ready
4
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013415297 — School Age Day Care Center operated by Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
  • Licensed capacity 140 children — large program with stable governmental backing
  • Open 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday–Friday
  • Government-operated — stable funding and oversight
  • Multiple CCLD inspections on file through November 2025

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • 1 Type B CCLD citation across multiple inspections — review reports before enrolling
  • School-age only — not suitable for infants or preschoolers
  • Does not participate in subsidized child care programs
9
Smart Start Creative Learning Center
2020 Fifth St, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013422005 — Day Care Center, capacity 70 children
  • Licensed since 2015 — established program
  • Open Monday–Friday with 10 Yelp photos listed

Considerations

  • CCLD citations found on 02/21/2023 and 01/28/2026 inspections under code 101229(a)(1) — review reports before enrolling
  • CCLD complaint investigation filed April 2024
  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • Citation pattern warrants careful review of inspection reports
10
Free To Be Me Child Care
1040 Florence Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedSince 2013
5.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
4
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013421394 — School Age Day Care Center, licensed since September 2013
  • Licensed capacity 65 children
  • CCLD inspections October 2025, September 2023, September 2022 all on file
  • Over 10 years serving Livermore families
  • Open Monday–Friday

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • 2 Type B CCLD citations on record — review reports before enrolling
  • School-age focus — not suitable for infants or preschoolers
  • Website not publicly listed — contact by phone for enrollment details
11
Celebration Kids Ministry
1135 Bluebell Dr, Livermore, CA 94550
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedFaith-BasedNew 2024
4.8/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license 013415194 — Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center, licensed February 2024
  • Licensed capacity 60 children
  • Faith-based program in a church community setting
  • Offers both preschool and school-age care — broader age coverage
  • Open Monday–Friday

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating found — unable to verify Google review count
  • CCLD citations (Type A and Type B) in 2024 inspection — review reports carefully before enrolling; very new facility
  • Faith-based model may not suit all families
  • Brand new operation (2024) — no established track record
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