Best Daycare Centers in Auburn, CA
Compare 16 daycare centers in Auburn. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Auburn, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 28
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Auburn has 16 licensed daycares with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.78/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 80% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95603 zip code, averaging 4.94 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool And Daycare4.58 score5(7)
1273 High Street, Auburn, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Parents consistently praise HUGS-N-SMILES (formerly Little Fox Preschool) as an exceptional childcare facility. Teachers, particularly Teacher Benny and Teacher Misty, are highlighted for treating children like family and providing a nurturing, academically enriching environment. The facility maintains reasonable pricing and does not accept children under age 2.
Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic and social learningfamily-like treatment of childrenreasonable pricing - 2Bell'S Preschool And Child Care Center4.35 score4.6(7)
10810 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Bell's Preschool and Child Care Center in Auburn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing environment, patient staff, outdoor play opportunities, and educational activities. One negative review citing staff impatience and a specific incident with a teacher contrasts sharply with six five-star reviews highlighting child development, behavioral improvements, and strong staff-child relationships.
Nurturing environmentpatient and loving staffoutdoor play and nature activities (chickensorchard) - 3O'Brien Child Development Center4.1 score4.2(5)
4035 Grass Valley Hwy, Ste K, Auburn, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
O'Brien Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and child-focused approach. However, one recent review indicates significant concerns about staff changes, with reports of inadequate nap time, hygiene issues, and multiple families withdrawing their children.
Caring and kind staffresponsive managementgood communication with parentschild feels safe and secure
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Auburn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95603 | 13 | 4.94 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn (16–75 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Auburn based on parent reviews
Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool And Daycare
1273 High Street, Auburn, CA
Parents consistently praise HUGS-N-SMILES (formerly Little Fox Preschool) as an exceptional childcare facility. Teachers, particularly Teacher Benny and Teacher Misty, are highlighted for treating children like family and providing a nurturing, academically enriching environment. The facility maintains reasonable pricing and does not accept children under age 2.
Bell'S Preschool And Child Care Center
10810 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA
Bell's Preschool and Child Care Center in Auburn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing environment, patient staff, outdoor play opportunities, and educational activities. One negative review citing staff impatience and a specific incident with a teacher contrasts sharply with six five-star reviews highlighting child development, behavioral improvements, and strong staff-child relationships.
Sierra College Auburn State Preschool
3050 Bell Rd., Rm 30, Auburn, CA
Parents highlight the staff's love and professionalism, noting that children enjoy the program and feel comfortable. One family mentioned leaving only due to a need for extended work hours, while another reported positive outcomes for grandchildren now in elementary school.
Lily Pad Early Learning Center
1338 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
Lily Pad Early Learning Center
1388 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
Ard Discovery Club-Auburn Elementary
11400 Lariat Ranch Road, Auburn, CA
One parent describes the Newcastle location's after-school program as exceptional, highlighting site lead Mrs. Kasey and her staff for being experienced, creative, and loving. The reviewer notes that the center provided crucial support during the pandemic, describing the team as extraordinary and above and beyond. There are no complaints mentioned in the single review provided.
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Daycare Centers in Auburn, California
There are 16 daycare centers in Auburn, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Auburn have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes the Newcastle location's after-school program as exceptional, highlighting site lead Mrs. Kasey and her staff for being experienced, creative, and loving. The reviewer notes that the center provided crucial support during the pandemic, describing the team as extraordinary and above and beyond. There are no complaints mentioned in the single review provided.
- Address
- 11400 Lariat Ranch Road, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-8461
Parents highlight the staff's love and professionalism, noting that children enjoy the program and feel comfortable. One family mentioned leaving only due to a need for extended work hours, while another reported positive outcomes for grandchildren now in elementary school.
- Address
- 3050 Bell Rd., Rm 30, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 823-0380
- Address
- 3885 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 823-3557
Parents consistently praise HUGS-N-SMILES (formerly Little Fox Preschool) as an exceptional childcare facility. Teachers, particularly Teacher Benny and Teacher Misty, are highlighted for treating children like family and providing a nurturing, academically enriching environment. The facility maintains reasonable pricing and does not accept children under age 2.
- Address
- 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 823-6385
- Address
- 1338 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 863-9443
- Address
- 1388 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 863-9443
- Address
- 800 Perkins Wy, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-3205
Bell's Preschool and Child Care Center in Auburn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing environment, patient staff, outdoor play opportunities, and educational activities. One negative review citing staff impatience and a specific incident with a teacher contrasts sharply with six five-star reviews highlighting child development, behavioral improvements, and strong staff-child relationships.
- Address
- 10810 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 823-9860
O'Brien Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and child-focused approach. However, one recent review indicates significant concerns about staff changes, with reports of inadequate nap time, hygiene issues, and multiple families withdrawing their children.
- Address
- 4035 Grass Valley Hwy, Ste K, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-0530
- Address
- 220 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 878-8394
- Address
- 11610 Atwood Rd, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 823-1822
- Address
- 173 Oak Street, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-8466
- Address
- 202 Dairy Road, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-4726
- Address
- 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (916) 303-0851
- Address
- 173 Oak Street, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 492-4025
- Address
- 173 Oak Street, Auburn, CA
- Phone
- (530) 885-5437
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule