Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 36 Yelp reviews — parents consistently praise warm, welcoming staff and smooth transitions for children
- Established 1964 — over 60 years serving Albany, El Cerrito, and Richmond communities
- Serves 6 months through 5 years — broad infant through preschool coverage
- Licensed capacity of 90 children — lower waitlist risk than small centers
- Phone (510) 526-7847
- CCLD license 73408284 confirmed
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- No confirmed specific Yelp star rating in public-facing search data — visit Yelp to verify
- Ages 18 months to 5 for standard preschool program (infant slots limited)
- Private pricing with no public tuition information
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 15 Yelp reviews — parents note children become more organized, academically curious, and self-assured
- Montessori curriculum incorporating music, yoga, animal care, and gardening
- Ages 18 months to 6 years — broad preschool range
- Hours Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM
- Prices described as surprisingly affordable compared to other Montessori schools in the area
- Conveniently located in a quiet residential Richmond neighborhood
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- No infant program below 18 months
- Small-scale independent school — confirm current enrollment capacity directly
- No specific Yelp star rating confirmed in public-facing search data — visit Yelp to verify
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- 4.0 Yelp rating with 5 reviews — highly positive feedback from parent community
- Unique bilingual (Spanish and English) creative curriculum learning style
- Teachers certified through the California Teaching Commission
- Owner Ms. Shonda praised for hiring loving, reliable staff
- Licensed for 38 children — intimate-sized program
- Phone (510) 758-7910 — Hours Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM
Considerations
- Only 5 Yelp reviews — limited feedback sample
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- No infant program below preschool age noted
- Very limited online presence outside of Yelp and Facebook
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Operated by Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services — public accountability
- One of the largest licensed child care programs in Richmond with capacity of 200 children
- Subsidized and income-qualifying care available for working families
- Broad age coverage — full and subsidized child care for children 2–5 years
- Long-standing county-operated institution providing stable, consistent services
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- Priority enrollment likely for income-qualifying families
- County-operated scale may mean less individualized attention than private centers
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Federal Head Start program — nationally recognized model for comprehensive early learning
- Serves infants through preschool with wraparound family support services
- Income-eligible families receive fully subsidized child care
- Head Start programs include health, nutrition, and parent engagement components
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- Street address not confirmed in public sources — verify directly
- Enrollment requires income eligibility — not open to general public without qualification
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Contra Costa County Head Start — federal program with comprehensive child development and family support
- Licensed for 89 children — large capacity reduces waitlist risk for qualifying families
- Subsidized care for income-eligible families with wraparound health and nutrition services
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- Street address not confirmed in public sources — contact Contra Costa EHSD directly
- Income eligibility required for enrollment
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Operated by West Contra Costa Unified School District — public school oversight
- California State Preschool Program — subsidized care for income-qualifying families
- CCLD license 73406693 confirmed — licensed for 24 children
- Smooth pathway to WCCUSD elementary schools for enrolled families
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- Small licensed capacity (24 children) — waitlist likely
- Street address not confirmed in public sources — contact WCCUSD directly
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt4
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed — license 73408908 confirmed
- Licensed for 21 children (School Age Day Care) — very small intimate setting
- Open Monday through Sunday — weekend availability noted
Considerations
- No confirmed Google Maps rating
- No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
- Very small capacity (21 children) — enrollment likely extremely limited
- Very limited independent online presence — verify operating status before visiting
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