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Oakland Garden School

4012 Maybelle Avenue, Oakland, CA 946194.2· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,720
year first licensed
2008
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About Oakland Garden School

Oakland Garden School is a licensed child care center in Oakland, California. The state has licensed it since March 21, 2008, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach. It lists monthly tuition from $1,720 to $2,210.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Feb 2022, with 5 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentCarpentry program, nature study
Staff-to-child ratio18-36 months, Teacher:Child Ratio is 1:6; 2-3 Year old class, Teacher:Child Ratio is 1:6
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Assistance it acceptsSubsidies
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Oakland Garden School lists monthly tuition from $1,720 to $2,210. 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
18-36 months, Full Day, 2 Days per week$1,720
18-36 months, Full Day, 3 Days per week$1,882
18-36 months, Full Day, 5 Days per week$2,210
3 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 Oakland Garden School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Oakland Garden School since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
72 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#013419414
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Summary

10 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit Sep 15, 2026

Type A citations 5 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 15, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  2. Mar 6, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Nov 12, 2025Visit
  4. Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigationType A 2 · Type B 0
  5. Apr 22, 2025Visit
  6. Dec 11, 2023Visit
  7. Nov 4, 2022Visit
  8. Feb 17, 2022Complaint investigationType A 2 · Type B 0
  9. Feb 17, 2022Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  10. Feb 17, 2022Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1

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 Oakland Garden School

Is Oakland Garden School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 21, 2008.

Does Oakland Garden School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Oakland Garden School since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Oakland Garden School care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Oakland Garden School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oakland Garden School cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,720 to $2,210, as it lists it.

What is Oakland Garden School's phone number?

(510) 531-4800.

Where is Oakland Garden School?

4012 Maybelle Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619. The nearest other daycare we list is Laurel Child Development Ctr, 0.3 miles away.

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