31 Daycare Centers in Davis, California
Browse all 31 daycare centers in Davis, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Davis
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.
- 1Davis Parent Nursery School #24.75 score5(15)
426 W 8th Street, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Davis Parent Nursery School #2 receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and supportive teachers. Parents consistently highlight the program's unique focus on parent education and involvement alongside child development, with many describing it as a special place where both children and families thrive.
play-based learningskilled and patient teachersstrong parent communityparent education programs - 2Davis Parent Nursery School4.75 score5(15)
1441 Danbury, Davis, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.
Play-based learning programsupportive and knowledgeable teachersstrong parent communityparent education opportunities - 3University Covenant Nursery School4.64 score5(9)
315 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 76 children
University Covenant Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, familial environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's balanced, play-based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development, with low class ratios allowing individual attention.
Caring and compassionate stafflow class ratioswarm and loving environmentwell-balanced curriculum - 4Dccns4.4 score4.5(20)
412 C Street, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Davis Community Church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, meaningful services, and community involvement, but do not evaluate daycare services or facilities.
Welcoming and friendly communityengaging children's programsprogressive valuesLGBTQ-friendly - 5Tender Learning Care4.37 score4.6(8)
1818 Lake Blvd, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Tender Learning Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the nurturing, child-focused environment, dedicated long-term staff, and strong educational curriculum. However, one detailed 1-star review documents serious safety and legal compliance violations, substantiated by CDSS investigations, including failure to respect court custody orders, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional owner conduct.
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Highest rated daycares in Davis based on parent reviews
Davis Parent Nursery School #2
426 W 8th Street, Davis, CA
Davis Parent Nursery School #2 receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and supportive teachers. Parents consistently highlight the program's unique focus on parent education and involvement alongside child development, with many describing it as a special place where both children and families thrive.
Davis Parent Nursery School
1441 Danbury, Davis, CA
Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.
University Covenant Nursery School
315 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA
University Covenant Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, familial environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's balanced, play-based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development, with low class ratios allowing individual attention.
The Peregrine Project
2907 Portage Bay West, Davis, CA
Dccns
412 C Street, Davis, CA
NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Davis Community Church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, meaningful services, and community involvement, but do not evaluate daycare services or facilities.
Tender Learning Care
1818 Lake Blvd, Davis, CA
Tender Learning Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the nurturing, child-focused environment, dedicated long-term staff, and strong educational curriculum. However, one detailed 1-star review documents serious safety and legal compliance violations, substantiated by CDSS investigations, including failure to respect court custody orders, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional owner conduct.
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There are 31 daycare centers in Davis, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Davis, 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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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 27 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities