
Compare 55 daycare centers in Chico. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Chico has 55 licensed daycares with 193 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.17 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 49% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 95928 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
2022 Franklin St., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
2550 Hwy 32, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Castles Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming diverse environment, and focus on child development and learning. Parents report their children are well-cared for, happy, and growing academically and socially. The center has successfully retained families for multiple years and across multiple children.
55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children
Castles Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated staff who go above and beyond in supporting child development and growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming, diverse environment and emphasis on core values, with many having enrolled multiple children long-term. A few minor concerns were raised about meal nutrition, limited photo updates for infants, and early closing time.
290 East Ave., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise E CENTER HS PGMS - FAIRVIEW CENTER as an excellent daycare with dedicated staff and well-organized programs. Reviews highlight the center's focus on quality care, school preparation, and child development, with children enjoying their time there.
2603 Mariposa, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise E Center HS Pgms - Mariposa Center as an excellent facility with dedicated staff and well-structured programming. Families highlight the quality care, educational approach, and practical benefits like meals and supplies provided. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.
181 E Shasta Ave., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
These reviews appear to be for Esplanade House, a transitional housing program, not the Super Luper Cubs infant daycare center. The reviews praise the housing program for helping homeless families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency in a safe, drug-free environment.
1885 E 8th Street, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Parents consistently praise Parkside Preschool & Daycare for its caring, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members are highly responsive to individual needs, and the center emphasizes outdoor activities, nature exposure, and engaging learning experiences that prepare children well for elementary school.
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Chico
Top qualities mentioned across 193 reviews, analyzed by AI
Chico zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95973 | 11 | 4.2 | 4 | |
| 95928 | 24 | 4.12 | 9 | |
| 95926 | 17 | 4.04 | 4 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Chico (12–130 children)
Small
up to 30 children
30
Medium
31–75 children
22
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
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Highest rated daycares in Chico based on parent reviews
2022 Franklin St., Chico, CA
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
2550 Hwy 32, Chico, CA
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
1137 Arbutus Avenue, Chico, CA
Parents highlight the school's caring staff and strong communication, noting that children enjoy the safe, engaging environment with activities like crafts and outdoor play. Reviewers appreciate the small class sizes and positive atmosphere, with one parent also praising the exciting summer camp features such as water play and field trips.
1137 Arbutus Ave., Chico, CA
Parents highlight the school's caring staff, small class sizes, and safe, clean environment, with children enjoying daily activities and field trips. Reviewers appreciate the strong communication between staff and families, noting that their kids look forward to attending. One parent specifically praises the extensive facilities and unstructured play options during summer camp.
There are 55 daycare centers in Chico, 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 Chico have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 49% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.12 stars. Our analysis covers 193 parent reviews. Parents in Chico most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and daily art projects.
When choosing a daycare in Chico, 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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Parents highlight the engaging curriculum and strong staff dedication, noting that the facility is clean and offers easy drop-off and pickup processes. Reviewers appreciate the clear communication from management and the structured environment that effectively prepares children for future schooling.
Parents highlight the school's caring staff and strong communication, noting that children enjoy the safe, engaging environment with activities like crafts and outdoor play. Reviewers appreciate the small class sizes and positive atmosphere, with one parent also praising the exciting summer camp features such as water play and field trips.
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
Parents highlight the school's caring staff, small class sizes, and safe, clean environment, with children enjoying daily activities and field trips. Reviewers appreciate the strong communication between staff and families, noting that their kids look forward to attending. One parent specifically praises the extensive facilities and unstructured play options during summer camp.
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
Parents consistently praise E CENTER HS PGMS - FAIRVIEW CENTER as an excellent daycare with dedicated staff and well-organized programs. Reviews highlight the center's focus on quality care, school preparation, and child development, with children enjoying their time there.
Parents consistently praise E Center HS Pgms - Mariposa Center as an excellent facility with dedicated staff and well-structured programming. Families highlight the quality care, educational approach, and practical benefits like meals and supplies provided. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.
Castles Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming diverse environment, and focus on child development and learning. Parents report their children are well-cared for, happy, and growing academically and socially. The center has successfully retained families for multiple years and across multiple children.
Castles Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated staff who go above and beyond in supporting child development and growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming, diverse environment and emphasis on core values, with many having enrolled multiple children long-term. A few minor concerns were raised about meal nutrition, limited photo updates for infants, and early closing time.
Several parents highlight owner Judy and her staff as amazing and supportive, noting that children adapt well and enjoy the balance of learning and play in a spacious environment. Conversely, one reviewer questions the quality of teacher interactions and the educational curriculum while seeking a program comparable to a previous facility.
Parents consistently praise Parkside Preschool & Daycare for its caring, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members are highly responsive to individual needs, and the center emphasizes outdoor activities, nature exposure, and engaging learning experiences that prepare children well for elementary school.
These reviews appear to be for Esplanade House, a transitional housing program, not the Super Luper Cubs infant daycare center. The reviews praise the housing program for helping homeless families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency in a safe, drug-free environment.
Several parents highlight the welcoming family atmosphere, dedicated staff, and engaging activities like outdoor play and arts. However, one review reports a serious injury where a child returned home with facial scratches, questioning the facility's safety and value.
One parent highlights the staff's attentiveness, family-like atmosphere, and educational outcomes, while another reports a serious injury where their child's face was scratched, resulting in a scar and immediate withdrawal. A third review praises the enthusiastic environment and daily art projects, though it does not address safety concerns.
One parent describes the center as a blessing with caring staff, ample outdoor time, and strong educational and social outcomes for their children. Another parent reports a serious safety incident involving a facial injury and lack of adequate care, leading to immediate discontinuation of services.
Parents highlight the school's loving environment and Noreen's dedicated care, noting that graduates still speak fondly of their experience years later. However, one review describes a negative incident where a child was expelled after one week without direct notification to the parent.
Little Treasures receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and care. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational curriculum, and use of a communication app for updates. One parent reported experiencing discrimination and mistreatment.
Enchanted Play receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who highlight warm staff, clean facilities, and good communication, but serious concerns from other parents regarding child safety and management issues.
Storybook Schoolhouse has highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality early childhood education, while others report serious safety incidents, staff burnout, inadequate communication about health issues, and unprofessional conduct by leadership.
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