Help finding child care in Alameda County

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Last Updated: November/2/2026

Agency Name: Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay

Description: JFCS East Bay’s mental health clinicians have extensive expertise working with children and families to address a wide range of issues that may arise during childhood and adolescence. Our therapists specialize in all ages and stages of development from birth to twenty-one. We focus on reducing symptoms of distress as well as enhancing relationships between caregivers and children. We provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Service Address: 2484 Shattuck Avenue, Ste. 210
Berkeley, CA , 94704

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Allyson Holmes-Knight
  Title: Sr. Director of Clinical Services
  Phone: 510-704-7475
  Fax: 510-704-7494
  Address: 2484 Shattuck Ave #210 Berkeley, CA 94704
  
• Name: Romina Gonzalez
  Phone: 925-644-7518
  

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Last Updated: September/21/2026

Agency Name: BANANAS Inc

Description: The BANANAS CARE Program provides child care navigation and support to families who are experiencing homelessness. The Family Resource Navigator works with parents to determine child care options and eligibility and supports them in the application and enrollment process to programs that fi t their schedule and family need. We’ve experienced great success in getting families connected to child care subsidies when they work with our Family Resource Navigator.

Service Address: 5232 Claremont Ave
Oakland, CA, 94618

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tina Fleeton
  Title: Family Resource Navigator
  Phone: 510-658-7353
  Extension: 151
  

Last Updated: September/1/2026

Agency Name: Hively

Description: With two locations in Pleasanton & Oakland, the Hively Family Resource Center (HFRC) provides a one-stop shop for families to obtain all the basic necessities they need. We offer non-perishable foods, early literacy materials; the Community Closet provides new and gently used children's clothing, shoes; and other basic necessities. ALL of the resources are provided free of charge to families in need.

Service Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA, 94588

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Christabell Rodriguez
  Phone: (925) 667-5036
  Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588-3657
  

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Last Updated: August/10/2026

Agency Name: Baywell Health - Black Infant Health

Description: The Black Infant Health (BIH) Program at Baywell health provides free, culturally centered support for Black pregnant and postpartum families in Alameda County. Services include prenatal and postpartum group sessions, one-on-one support, health education, case management, baby supplies, transportation, childcare, meals, and connections to community resources.

Service Address: 700 Adeline St.
Oakland, California, 94606

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Halley Herndon
  Title: Community Outreach Liaison
  Phone: 9196285792
  

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Last Updated: August/3/2026

Agency Name: A Better Way Inc.

Description: EARLY INTERVENTION PARTNERSHIP Early Intervention services for young children and families Guided by our mission, A Better Way's Early Intervention work supports children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers through early screening, triage, linkage, and treatment when medically necessary. ABW offers screening and triage offers initial review of concerns, urgency, and fit for Early Intervention or specialty mental health care. Linkage with Care: Warm handoffs and coordination with partners, so families do not have to navigate alone.Treat When Needed Caregiver-inclusive services when symptoms and medical necessity indicate a need for treatment. Who to refer: Individuals with early signs of serious or emerging mental health concerns, caregivers experiencing a stress, crisis, or family system disruption and/or families eligible for or enrolled in Medi-Cal.  

Service Address: 426 17th St, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Amadee Fuentes
  Title: Clinical Supervisor
  Phone: (707) 530-1193
  Address: 426 17th Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94601
  
• Name: PEI Intake
  Phone: (510) 433-8600
  

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Last Updated: July/2/2026

Agency Name: Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland

Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO) provides a safe, welcoming, and enriching space for youth ages 6–18. With clubhouses across Oakland, BGCO offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic support, leadership development, health & wellness, the arts, and sports. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential.

Service Address: 8530 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA, 94621

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Leiani Celestan
  Phone: 510-638-1532
  

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Last Updated: July/2/2026

Agency Name: Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland

Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO) provides a safe, welcoming, and enriching space for youth ages 6–18. With clubhouses across Oakland, BGCO offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic support, leadership development, health & wellness, the arts, and sports. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential.

Service Address: 920 24th Street
Oakland, CA, 94607

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Rodney Cook
  Phone: 510.844.4843
  

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Last Updated: July/2/2026

Agency Name: Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland

Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO) provides a safe, welcoming, and enriching space for youth ages 6–18. With clubhouses across Oakland, BGCO offers after-school and summer programs focused on academic support, leadership development, health & wellness, the arts, and sports. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential.

Service Address: 3300 High St.
Oakland, CA, 94619

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Louis Otis
  Phone: 510-535-9461
  

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Last Updated: May/10/2026

Agency Name: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Inc.

Description: Family Support Services (FSS) provides comprehensive case management services to pregnant and parenting teens/adults. Eligible clients must have a child under the age of 5. We serve Southern Alameda County. Our services are free, voluntary and confidential.

Service Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Victor Ramos
  Title: Program Manager
  Phone: 5104715907
  Extension: 3747
  Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
  
• Name: victor Ramos
  Title: Program Manager
  Phone: 510-457-8068
  Address: 22211 Foothill Blvd Hayward, California 94541-2712
  

Last Updated: May/8/2026

Agency Name: The Hub

Description: The Hub Family Resource Center provides the following services: •Assistance with obtaining Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh (food stamps), Covered Ca, Health PAC, Kaiser Child Health Program, CalWorks, General Assistance, and CAPI •Community Liaison to AC SSA •DACA Applications/Renewals •Housing & Job Search •Assistance with domestic violence paperwork, child support and related paperwork •Application Assistance: EDD, USDI, SSI, Family Leave, etc. •School Information/ Advocacy (SARB/COST/SST/IEP, etc.) •Food Pantry •Community referrals •Workshops (Immigration, College Readiness, Nurturing Families, etc.) •Peer Counseling •Light case management •Support to HUSD Staff and Parent Outreach Workers

Service Address: 24411 Amador St.
Hayward, CA, 94544

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: The Hub
  Phone: 510-723-3857x x34201
  Fax: 510-784-2668
  Address: 24411 Amador St. Hayward, CA 94544
  

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Last Updated: April/16/2026

Agency Name: Play Pals Preschool

Description: Inclusive preschool program welcoming children 18mos and up. Potty training not required. Warm and welcoming environment. Onsite speech and ABA services available for to students who require additional support. Tuition vouchers welcome! Research has shown that in the field of early education, inclusion settings benefit children with and without special needs.

Service Address: 14207 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA, 94578

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Tamila Jackson
  Phone: 510-470-1146
  

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Last Updated: April/11/2026

Agency Name: Hively

Description: Hively provides child care referral services in eastern Alameda county (Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol, otherwise known as Tri-Valley). Families receive free child care referrals, information about choosing child care and Oliver's Law, and additional parenting support services. Parents also receive navigation of community resources and information about child care subsidy programs. Families with children with special needs receive support from our Training and Inclusion Coordinator. Tri-Valley child care providers receive one on one coaching, technical assistance, resources and professional development workshops and training. License exempt providers receive support with the Community Care Licensing process.

Service Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA, 94588

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: Hively
  Phone: 925-417-8733
  Fax: 925-730-4942
  Email: hello@behively.org
  Address: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588
  

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Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: EBAC’s family resource center in San Leandro serves the families in the San Leandro Unified School District, and Alameda County residents. This Family Resource Center provides the gateway to connect children and their families with health insurance and other social services vital to supporting student health and educational success. EBAC works with district, city, and county personnel as well as other community based organizations to coordinate provision of the following services to families on campuses throughout the school district: Healthcare insurance enrollment and retention (Medi-Cal; Kaiser Health Care Plan); Case Management; Application Assistance: Food Stamps, CalWORKs, General Assistance, etc. Information and referrals for child support, child care, housing, mental health services, etc. Assistance with school enrollment, seasonal workshops, Translation and interpretation

Service Address: 2251 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro , CA , 94579

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

Last Updated: March/30/2026

Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children

Description: Central Family Resource Center - Oakland The Central Family Resource Center serves the families of the Oakland Unified School District. This family resource center provides the gateway to connect children and their families with health insurance and other social services vital to supporting student health and educational success. EBAC works with district, city, and county personnel as well as other community based organizations to coordinate provision of the following services to families on campuses throughout the school district: Healthcare insurance enrollment and retentieon (Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Kaiser Health Care Plan) Case Management Application Assistance: Food Stamps, CalWorks, Social Security, In Home Support Services, etc. Information and referrals for child support, child care, housing, mental health services, etc. Assistance with school enrollment Translation and interpretation

Service Address: 746 Grand Ave Portable A
Oakland, CA, 94610

Program Contact(s):

• Agency Name: East Bay Agency for Children
  Phone: 510-268-3770
  Fax: 510-268-1073
  Email: Info@ebac.org
  Address: 2828 Ford Street Oakland, California 94601
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Davis Street Community Center Incorporated

Description: Davis Street’s goal is to support the entire family unit. The Family Services Program provides assistance to families in securing their basic needs. The services provided by the Family Services Program include food distribution, clothing giveaways, and housing resources. The food and clothing programs serve the Eden Area, which include San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Cherryland, and Ashland. The certification process for both food and clothing is one in the same and is based on income eligibility. In regards to housing resources, there is a binder at Davis Street’s front desk which contains information on available housing opportunities. The binder is updated monthly.

Service Address: 3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro , CA, 94577

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Emile Awwad
  Title: Basic Needs Manager
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 120
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577
  
• Name: Kristal Gonzalez
  Title: Basic Needs Coordinator
  Phone: 510 347 4620
  Extension: 163
  Fax: 510 483 4486
  Address: 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, Ca. 94577
  

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Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: The child care payment programs (CAPP, CalWORKs Stage One, 2, 3 and Foster Care) are designed to provide full or partial reimbursement of child care services on behalf of eligible families. The goal of these programs are to assist and promote the health, growth, care, development and education of children in Alameda County by providing child care, while the children’s parents continue their employment, education, welfare-to-work activities, or other need for services such as seeking employment, seeking permanent housing, incapacitation or child protective services.

Service Address: 22351 City Center Drive
Hayward, California, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: 4Cs Staff
  Phone: 510.582.2182
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, California 94541
  

Last Updated: March/23/2026

Agency Name: Community Child Care Council of Alameda County

Description: 4Cs provides child care resource and referral services in southern Alameda County (Castro Valley, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City). Families receive free child care referrals, information about choosing child care and parenting support services. Families receive information about child care subsidy programs. Families with children with special needs receive support from Inclusion Services staff. Child care providers receive technical assistance, resources and training.

Service Address: 22351 City Center Drive
Hayward, CA, 94541

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Ariana Ortiz
  Title: Manager, Resource & Referral Family Services
  Phone: 510-736-2797
  Address: 22351 City Center Drive Hayward, CA 94541
  

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Last Updated: March/19/2026

Agency Name: Brighter Beginnings

Description: The Family Partnership Program is a home visiting program designed to help families in CalWORKs who have infants and children under 3 years old participate in a comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and inclusive program to help meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of their children, and also support the parents and families in improving their lives.

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Elizabeth Perez
  Title: Sr. Program Manager
  Phone: 5108292416
  Address: 2744 E 11th St, Suite H1 Oakland, CA 94601
  

Last Updated: March/6/2026

Agency Name: Native American Health Center

Description: Fatherhood Is Brotherhood was started in June of 2020. Native American Health Centers first program geared towards Fatherhood. Fatherhood Is Brotherhood Breaking The Cycle was created for Fathers to have a save place where fathers can connect with other fathers and discuss topics that are concerns for Fathers and finding ways to accomplish there goals as a Parent

Service Address: 3124 International Blvd
Oakland , CA, 94601

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Paul Millard
  Title: Fatherhood Leader/ Home Visitor
  Phone: 4155041486
  Address: 3124 International Blvd Oakland , CA 94601
  

Last Updated: January/20/2026

Agency Name: Oakland Natives Give Back

Description: The Integrated Kindergarten Wellness - Parent Support Program by ONGB, in affiliation with HFA, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based home visiting program that supports pregnant and parenting families—including pregnant and parenting teens—from the prenatal period through a child’s third birthday (and up to age five when needed). Through weekly home visits, dedicated case managers provide parenting education, developmental screenings, and hands-on support to strengthen parent–child relationships and promote healthy family dynamics. The program places a strong emphasis on supporting teen parents by reducing barriers to education and health, promoting school engagement, and addressing the unique challenges young parents face as they balance caregiving, school, and life transitions. HFA connects families to essential community resources addressing health, childcare, housing, transportation, and basic needs, while also providing baby essentials and developmental tools to reduce stress and increase stability. By addressing root causes that impact family well-being and school engagement, the HFA Program helps families build goals, and support positive outcomes for children and parents alike

Service Address: 426, 17th Street
OAKLAND, California, 94612

Program Contact(s):

• Name: Anushe Khuhawar
  Title: Sr. Program Coordinator
  Phone: (510) 225 6420
  Address: 426, 17th street OAKLAND, California 94612