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The Lake School

304 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 946063.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$516
year first licensed
1981
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About The Lake School

The Lake School is a licensed child care center in Oakland, California. The state has licensed it since September 28, 1981, for up to 46 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Feb 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Lake School has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Lake School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to The Lake School since Feb 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
46 children
First licensed
1981
License number
#010205449
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Summary

7 visits since Feb 2023 · Last visit Jul 14, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Jul 14, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Jul 6, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Jul 2, 2026Visit
  5. Apr 16, 2026Inspection
  6. Feb 26, 2024Inspection
  7. Feb 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 The Lake School

Is The Lake School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 28, 1981.

Does The Lake School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to The Lake School since Feb 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The Lake School care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Lake School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Lake School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 839-4227 to ask.

What is The Lake School's phone number?

(510) 839-4227.

Where is The Lake School?

304 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Workshop Oakland, 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).