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Grace Children's Academy

993 53rd. Street, Oakland, CA 946084.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,750
year first licensed
1987
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About Grace Children's Academy

Grace Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Oakland, California. The state has licensed it since March 9, 1987, for up to 32 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach. It lists monthly tuition from $1,750 to $1,980.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ApproachReggio Emilia
Daily lifePotty training: $190 until child is fully potty trained
Discounts2% sibling discount
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Children's Academy lists monthly tuition from $1,750 to $1,980. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alameda County has a median price of $516 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Choice A, 8:15-12:30, 4 Days$1,750
Choice A, 8:15-12:30, 5 Days$1,800
Choice B, 8:30-4:30, 4 Days$1,850
Choice B, 8:30-4:30, 5 Days$1,900
Choice C, 8:15-5:15, 4 Days$1,950
Choice C, 8:15-5:15, 5 Days$1,980
Registration Fee$480
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Alameda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$516
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$371
Home daycare$311

Preschool

Center$408
Home daycare$345

School age

Center$434
Home daycare$279

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grace Children's Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Grace Children's Academy since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
32 children
First licensed
1987
License number
#010210313
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Summary

2 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jul 22, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 22, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 9, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Grace Children's Academy

Is Grace Children's Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 9, 1987.

Does Grace Children's Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Grace Children's Academy since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Grace Children's Academy care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Grace Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Children's Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,750 to $1,980, as it lists it.

What is Grace Children's Academy's phone number?

(510) 653-1115.

Where is Grace Children's Academy?

993 53rd. Street, Oakland, CA 94608. The nearest other daycare we list is East Bay German International School, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).