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
Diversity
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 Private 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bayhill High School ![Bayhill High School Photo]( "Bayhill High School Photo")
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wee Li'l People Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
650 Alma Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Ccyr
Special Education School
2440 12th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 20 students
116 Montecito Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9617
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9617
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bayhill High School ![Bayhill High School Photo]( "Bayhill High School Photo")
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stanford Online High School
Special Program Emphasis
1900 Harrison
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Lambo Academy International
Alternative School (Christian)
119 Watkins Station Cir # B
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(415) 754-3889
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(415) 754-3889
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Ccyr
Special Education School
2440 12th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 20 students
116 Montecito Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9617
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9617
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wee Li'l People Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
650 Alma Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 433-0288
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
School Of Saint Leo The Great ![School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab]( "School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab")
(Catholic)
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Renaissance International School ![The Renaissance International School Photo]( "The Renaissance International School Photo")
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Oakland High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kipp Stockton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
742 Dallas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 888-1686
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 East 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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