Lakeshore Children's Center's mission is to provide child care in an atmosphere of loving concern, where children may discover themselves, and parents feel a sense of community support in their parenting.
Children are natural, active learners, and individuals with unique skills, abilities, interests, and needs.
The center believes that the role of teachers is to meet each child at their own level and to facilitate their own process of growth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lakeshore Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lakeshore Children's Center?
The application deadline for Lakeshore Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lakeshore Children's Center located?
Lakeshore Children's Center is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Lakeshore Children's Center is Bayhill High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grand Lake Montessori (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wee Li'l People Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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(510) 984-0599
Oakland, CA 94610
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Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
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Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
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Gr: K-5 | 47 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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