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Laney College Children's Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Visit website ↗(510) 464-3575Directions ↗Licensed for 98
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/24/2025
Total visits
8

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Laney College Children's Center is a campus-based childcare program operated by the Peralta Colleges District located in Oakland. The program provides a safe, creative, and nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Philosophy
It is our goal to provide a quality program with a safe, happy, creative, and nurturing environment. We are committed to respecting each individual (staff, parent/guardian, and child) by understanding each person's individual needs. We provide developmentally appropriate activities and environments that make quality learning experiences fun for children.
Meals
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided through the California Adult and Child Food Program (CACFP) at no additional cost

Programs

  • •Creative Curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities
  • •Cognitive, language arts, literacy, social/emotional, and physical development
  • •California Adult and Child Food Program (CACFP)

Highlights

  • ✓Safe, happy, creative, and nurturing environment
  • ✓Nutrition program at no additional cost
  • ✓Continuously accepting enrollment applications throughout the year
  • ✓Focus on decision-making and problem-solving skills

Not stated on their website: Hours of operation, Ages served, Outdoor play areas, Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Specific curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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