Saint Vincent's Day Home provides comprehensive programs for toddlers and preschoolers, and a licensed full-day kindergarten.
Our program consists of child care, education, nutrition, and health screening, as well as parent education and social services referrals for low-income multi-ethnic families working toward self-sufficiency. Saint Vincent's serves primarily single parent, low-income families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Vincent's Day Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1911
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Most children's child care is subsidized by CDE, dependent on need and family income.
% on Financial Aid
97%
Admissions Director
Carmen Baires, Family Serv. Dir.
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Vincent's Day Home's ranking?
St. Vincent's Day Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent's Day Home?
The application deadline for St. Vincent's Day Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Vincent's Day Home located?
St. Vincent's Day Home is located in the Acorn neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Vincent's Day Home is Pentecostal Way Of Truth School Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church Pvt School (1.0 miles away)
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1575 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
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Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
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Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
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Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
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1575 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Lambo Academy International
Alternative School (Christian)
388 9th St Ste 183
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
1 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
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Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
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1575 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
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Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
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(650) 721-9422
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
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Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
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Daycare / Preschool
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Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-8809
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-8809
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(510) 380-0302
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 380-0302
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(510) 653-3324
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(510) 653-3324
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(510) 652-7094
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 652-7094
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Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
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Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
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Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
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(510) 879-2204
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2204
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(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
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