• Owner: Belinda and Wallace Richards
• Phone: 510-849-9392
• Email:
• Neighborhood: North Berkeley
• Zip: 94702
• License #: 013414725
• Capacity: 14
• Website:
• Bilingual:
• Ages: to 5 years

Richards family daycare has openings for babies and toddlers. We highly recommend it. Wallace and Abi, the caregivers, are warm, loving, and gentle. They have many years of experience with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and provide a safe, nurturing environment. Our 16 month old daughter has been at the daycare since she was 4 months old. She's so happy to go that she smiles and laughs on her way in in the mornings. The other day, I noticed she was saying ''A,B'' when she saw words. I later learned it was because Abi has been working on letters with the older children. Our 4 year old son was also at the daycare when he was young - and also started as an infant. Both children have thrived there. We highly encourage you to contact Wallace or Abi at 510-849- 9392.

Re: Affordable preschool in good air quality area?
I know of an affordable preschool in Berkeley. Richard's Family Daycare and Preschool. They are affordable compared to the near by centers in the area and do more in my opinion. Its also great location. The Daycare and Preschool home inside looks like a daycare and preschool. Age appropriate set ups. I have no clue about the air quality. Belinda is the owner and as sweet as can be, give her call. 8499392 . I hope this helps. L Abi

Richards Family Day Care Home now has openings for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5). Our daughter has been with the Richards family since she was just four months old. She's now a toddler, and she's absolutely thriving there--she can't wait to get to ''school'' in the mornings. Belinda, Wallace, and Abi have decades of childcare experience between them, and it shows in their careful attention to child development, their kind and loving (but also no-nonsense) way with the kids, and their good humor. We can't recommend them highly enough, and we're excited that they're expanding the preschool program.

There will be an opening for an infant in Richards Family Daycare as of June 14. Unfortunately we are moving out of the area and will be giving up our spot in this wonderful daycare.

Belinda and Wallace have been caring for my son for the past 3 months. They made the transition back into work so much easier for me. I knew that my son was in loving, caring, safe hands. He is all smiles when he arrives in the morning and is worn out from all the playing, but still smiling when we pick him up in the evening. We are very sad to be leaving Richards Family Daycare and hope that our next daycare providers in our new town will be as nurturing and amazing as Belinda and Wallace.
Contact: Belinda & Wallace Richards, 510-849-9392

Hi, I am writing to give my recommendation for Richards Family Day Care. Belinda and Wally Richards have been caring full time for my twin boys (who are now almost two) for almost a year now. My boys wake up talking about the kids in day care and they get excited to go play.

I was attracted to this day care because of the fact that it is run by a husband/wife team and members of their extended family (all licensed). It isn't day care as much as a day with Grandma and Grandpa.

The day is structured, with active play and quiet play alternating throughout the day. The day care is in a home, with several play areas and a large fenced area in the back with lots of toys. My boys are tired and happy at the end of the day.

For unrelated reasons, I am switching to a live-in nanny (so my two full-time slots are opening up (as early as March 1st or April 1st)), but will continue to use Richards Family Day Care on a part-time basis (just because the boys love it so much).

Hope you are interested in joining this big extended family. Julie

I'm looking for recommendations and information about Richards Family Daycare in North Berkeley. Has anyone had any experiences they can share with me? Any info you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We have been very happy and satisfied with the care and assistance in our son’s growth and development that Wallace and Belinda have provided.

I believe they still have openings for 2-3 year olds.
Contact: Belinda & Wallace Richards, (510) 849-9392

There is an opening as of May 21st for an infant at our son's daycare. Wallace and Belinda Richards have thirty years of experience. They keep the operation small to ensure each child gets the attention he deserves. They are flexible and responsive to parents' requests. Children typically stay up to three years old.

In addition to a safe and comfortable interior, their house has an enclosed grassy clean backyard for the warm months. They are located on Sacramento Street near Virginia, right next to the North Berkeley BART station, and a block from Cedar Creek Montessori.

We love them for being gentle and attentive. Our son quickly accepted them as part of our family. Contact: Richards Family Daycare, 849-9392

My daughter's (she is 26 months old) daycare, Richard's Family Daycare has openings for babies and toddlers. It is conveniently located near North Berkely Bart Station and two meals as well as snacks are provided. Both Daycare providers, Wallace and Belinda are licensed daycare providers with 30 years plus experience. They provide a warm and loving environment for our children. My 4.5 year old son went to Richard's Family Daycare since 4 months old until the time to go preschool. My daughter is currently enrolled. Feel free to contact me (hai-ping) if you have questions or call Belinda directly. Contact: Belinda, 849-9392

My daycare, the Richards Family Daycare, has a few openings for 2-year olds, preferably boys (they have a nice group of little girls). They have taken care of my son, who is now 13 months, since he was about 4.5 months old. The daycare is home based, right near N. Berkeley BART. Husband and wife, Belinda and Wallace, provide the care together. It is nothing fancy, but they have many years of experience in daycare, and provide a warm and loving environment. As an example of the affection that the children have for the Richards, I have noticed that the two boys who recently left to go to pre-school come back to visit frequently. My son seems happy to be there when I leave him in the morning. The Richards number is (510) 849-9392. Kim