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LICENSED3717 TELEGRAPH AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94609
DAY CARE CENTER in Alameda County, California
- Hours
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 72 children
The public record
- License number
- 013422453
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
- Address
- 3717 TELEGRAPH AVENUE, OAKLAND, CA 94609
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- +15106543825
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 11, 2017
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 4 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to DUCKS NEST.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 4 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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- 4 star0
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- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I honestly don’t know where to start because I am just so grateful to have found Duck’s Nest. It is truly a gem in Oakland. We first enrolled our son at a French immersion preschool when he was 2, but it quickly became clear that he needed a more play-based environment to really learn and grow. When we discovered Duck’s Nest, and were lucky enough to get a spot everything changed for the better. He had tears for the few few days, but by week 2 he was running to class to be with his amazing teachers and friends. The philosophy is based on Reggio Emilia, which means the teachers take the time to really know each child, understand their unique interests, and help them explore those interests in creative and meaningful ways. It has been incredible to watch my son thrive here. He came into the program with a language delay, and he is now speaking in more full and clear sentences. The administration and teachers are phenomenal they are highly communicative, deeply caring, and so intentional about supporting both children and parents. The parent community is also wonderful. The classrooms have excellent teacher-to-student ratios, and the school makes enrichment a priority, with regular music and art programming that my son absolutely loves. The children spend time outside, create projects together, and are guided to develop socially, emotionally, and academically in ways that feel very natural. Duck’s Nest is not just a school, it’s a community that invests in children and families. I highly, highly recommend it to anyone fortunate enough to get a spot it has been such a gift for our family.
Sharell KrukruboSep 30, 2025We visited the school last month and we were super impressed. The director, Miles, gave us a wonderful tour. It’s in an urban location near MacArthur BART, but the vibes are very sweet and nurturing and we had lots of warm fuzzies during our visit. We saw interesting projects in progress and learned about the school’s philosophy. From what I heard, it seems a bit of a hybrid of the best ideas from Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio-Emilia.
Shira KatesFeb 22, 2018
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about DUCKS NEST
Is DUCKS NEST a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. DUCKS NEST holds California licence 013422453, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on April 11, 2017. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does DUCKS NEST hold?
- California licenses DUCKS NEST as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can DUCKS NEST care for?
- DUCKS NEST is licensed for up to 72 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected DUCKS NEST?
- California records 4 inspection visits to DUCKS NEST, the most recent on February 10, 2026 and the earliest on record June 15, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited DUCKS NEST in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to DUCKS NEST. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for DUCKS NEST?
- The licence is held by DUCKS NEST. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Alameda County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 013422453.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error