Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Livermore across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Livermore. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Livermore. 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 Livermore. 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 Livermore. 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 Livermore. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Livermore Playschool is a nonprofit, center-based childcare provider at 5261 East Ave in Livermore, California, founded in 1953 and serving children ages 2–5 with school-age after-care. Licensed by California's Child Care Licensing Division (license 015701512) with a capacity of 74 under "Day Care Center and School Age Day Care Center" classification, the center offers both part-day and full-day preschool programs with a child-first curriculum emphasizing individualized development. A standout feature is transportation to and from elementary schools for the school-age program, and parent reviews highlight flexible hours and experienced, supportive staff. The most recent CCLD evaluation in April 2026 was clean with no citations; however, two Type B citations from a March 2022 inspection warrant review before enrollment, and the absence of an infant program is worth noting for families with younger children.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Child-first approach emphasizing individualized development, stating every child is unique and grows at his or her own pace. Teachers focus on nurturing children's strengths and promoting age-appropriate social-emotional, physical, and academic development.
Programs & activities: Part-day and full-day preschool programs for ages 2-5, plus a school-age program with transportation to and from elementary school. Flexible scheduling options to accommodate family needs.
What sets it apart: Non-profit organization incorporated in 1953. Serves children age 2 through elementary school age and emphasizes forming partnerships with all families.
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Top 3 in Livermore
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Best Teachers
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Most Compassionate
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest compassion score in Livermore. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Livermore. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Livermore. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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