Best Daycare Centers in Fresno, CA
Compare 188 daycare centers in Fresno. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fresno, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 188
- Avg rating
- 4.37/5
- Parent reviews
- 476
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 43
Fresno has 188 licensed daycares with 476 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.43 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 93702 (avg 5 stars), while 93706 has the largest selection (21 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fresno
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.
- 1The Growing Patch Private Ps4.75 score5(15)
5560 W. Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
The Growing Patch Private Preschool in Fresno receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents consistently report their children thrive in this safe, stimulating environment and are happy to attend daily. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and treating each child's individual needs.
caring and professional staffengaging curriculumsafe environmentgood preparation for kindergarten - 2Kids Kare At The Parks4.71 score5(12)
4111 N. Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare at the Parks for its caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming environment. Children are reported to enjoy attending and feel safe and comfortable. The facility is noted for engaging activities, field trips, good communication with parents, and flexible scheduling options including part-time care and school pickup services.
Caring and friendly staffsafe environmentchildren eager to attendengaging activities and field trips - 3Csn Firm Preschool4.58 score4.8(13)
1940 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
CSN Firm Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the center's community support, cultural sensitivity, and inclusive environment. Parents highlight the caring staff, quality programming including field trips and school supply assistance, and the facility's welcoming atmosphere for families of diverse backgrounds.
Community supportmultilingual and multicultural inclusionkind and respectful stafforganized - 4Westminster Christian Preschool4.5 score5(5)
50 E. Santa Ana, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Westminster Christian Preschool in Fresno receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children gained independence, confidence, and creative skills while feeling safe and loved. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center.
Loving and caring staffplay-based learning programcreative projects and craftswarm and welcoming atmosphere - 5Kids Kare River Bluff4.48 score4.6(20)
10011 N. Chestnut, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare River Bluff for exceptional care, safety, and educational activities. Staff and directors, particularly Kari and Alyssa, are described as caring, communicative, and professional. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally.
caring and competent staffclean and safe environmentstrong communication with parentseducational programming - 6Crosscity Christian Eec4.48 score4.6(20)
2777 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Note: The reviews provided are for CrossCity Christian Church, not the CrossCity Christian EEC daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, worship services, and various ministry programs, but do not contain information about the daycare facility's operations, staff, or child care quality.
Welcoming communityquality worship servicesdiverse ministry programs (youth groupchildren's ministry - 7Kids Kare Fig Garden4.47 score4.6(19)
1375 W. Bullard Avenue, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Kids Kare Fig Garden receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient, and engaging staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality activities and programming. Families report their children are happy, secure, and thriving at the facility.
Caring and patient staffstrong parent-staff communicationsafe environmentengaging activities - 8Kids Kare River Park4.43 score4.6(13)
7311 N. First Street, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare River Park for its caring, welcoming staff and positive environment. Children show significant developmental improvements and enjoy attending daily. The facility is highlighted as a safe, fun place where staff treat children like family.
Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentdirector Barbara and assistant directors receive specific praisechildren show social and behavioral improvements - 9Creative Minds Learning Center LLC4.4 score4.6(10)
9835 N. Lakeshore Drive, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Creative Minds Learning Center receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated director Michele, loving staff, engaging Montessori-inspired curriculum, and personalized daily communications about their children's activities and learning.
Warm and welcoming staffdedicated director Michelepersonalized learning approachengaging curriculum - 10Nancy Fuller Children'S University INC4.34 score4.5(11)
7901 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise Nancy Fuller Children's University for its caring, family-oriented atmosphere and high-quality staff who genuinely care for children's safety and development. The center offers engaging activities, events, competitive pricing with grant assistance, open-door access to classrooms, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's social skills, behavior, and overall happiness.
Caring and knowledgeable staffhands-on owner involvementclean and well-organized roomsopen-door policy with secure access
Rating Distribution
Based on 72 daycares with Google ratings in Fresno
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 476 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Fresno, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Fresno zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93702 | 16 | 5 | 1 | |
| 93705 | 15 | 4.77 | 6 | |
| 93701 | 9 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 93704 | 9 | 4.63 | 3 | |
| 93720 | 16 | 4.57 | 3 | |
| 93722 | 11 | 4.43 | 3 | |
| 93728 | 10 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 93711 | 5 | 4.3 | 2 | |
| 93710 | 15 | 4.3 | 6 | |
| 93706 | 21 | 4.24 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fresno (12–160 children)
Small
up to 30 children
95
Medium
31–75 children
64
Large
76–150 children
28
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fresno based on parent reviews
The Growing Patch Private Ps
5560 W. Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA
The Growing Patch Private Preschool in Fresno receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and engaging curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents consistently report their children thrive in this safe, stimulating environment and are happy to attend daily. The facility is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and treating each child's individual needs.
Kids Kare At The Parks
4111 N. Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare at the Parks for its caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming environment. Children are reported to enjoy attending and feel safe and comfortable. The facility is noted for engaging activities, field trips, good communication with parents, and flexible scheduling options including part-time care and school pickup services.
Csn Firm Preschool
1940 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA
CSN Firm Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the center's community support, cultural sensitivity, and inclusive environment. Parents highlight the caring staff, quality programming including field trips and school supply assistance, and the facility's welcoming atmosphere for families of diverse backgrounds.
Westminster Christian Preschool
50 E. Santa Ana, Fresno, CA
Westminster Christian Preschool in Fresno receives consistently high marks from parents who praise the caring staff, play-based learning approach, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children gained independence, confidence, and creative skills while feeling safe and loved. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center.
Kids Kare River Bluff
10011 N. Chestnut, Fresno, CA
Parents consistently praise Kids Kare River Bluff for exceptional care, safety, and educational activities. Staff and directors, particularly Kari and Alyssa, are described as caring, communicative, and professional. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally.
Crosscity Christian Eec
2777 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA
Note: The reviews provided are for CrossCity Christian Church, not the CrossCity Christian EEC daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, worship services, and various ministry programs, but do not contain information about the daycare facility's operations, staff, or child care quality.
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Daycare Centers in Fresno, California
Fresno offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, including centers, preschools, and home-based providers, to suit various family needs. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and strong parent-teacher communication as key reasons for choosing these local programs. For families prioritizing high satisfaction, the 93740 zip code stands out with a perfect average rating across its facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Fresno have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 72 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 476 parent reviews. Parents in Fresno most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming environment, and strong communication with parents.
When choosing a daycare in Fresno, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Fresno
Showing 188 results
- Address
- 1545 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 554-9095
Some parents highlight the caring staff and engaging activities that make their children happy, though others report significant issues with unprofessionalism and lack of educational engagement. Negative feedback specifically cites poor communication, failure to address behavioral concerns, and unresponsiveness regarding enrollment inquiries.
- Address
- 4230 W. Fig Garden Dr., Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 225-8687
One parent reports a positive experience with engaging activities and caring staff, while another highlights concerns about suspicious individuals loitering in the parking lot. A third review describes a serious incident involving staff shouting at a child, leading to immediate removal from the program.
- Address
- 2228 N Howard, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 229-8414
FUSD-Early Childhood Education Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the play-based learning approach, caring staff, and infant support services. However, negative reviews cite unprofessional teacher behavior including cursing around children, staff gossip, and lack of accessible contact information.
- Address
- 1015 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3410
The Village receives polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Two parents praise it as amazing and magical, while three parents report serious safety concerns, poor handling of special needs children, defensive staff responses, lack of incident reporting, and alleged retaliation.
- Address
- 5140 N. Fruit Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 449-1059
Jack & Jill's Educational Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong communication, and family-oriented approach. However, a significant minority report negative experiences involving staff inconsistency, unprofessional behavior from specific employees, and administrative issues.
- Address
- 969 S. Willow, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 255-8817
- Address
- 5688 North First, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 439-2213
- Address
- 3360 North Sierra Vista, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 457-3683
- Address
- 2105 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 486-5551
- Address
- 5688 North 1st, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 439-2213
One parent highlights the kindness of the staff, noting that their children have learned significantly and appreciate the daily updates on meals and activities. Another reviewer praises the center as a great place where teachers demonstrate care for the children, while a third family values the long-term care, on-site administration, and convenient location.
- Address
- 3225 E. Gettysburg Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 227-5437
NEW LIFE DISCOVERY SCHOOL (SHIELDS) has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staff conduct. While some parents praise the school and teachers, multiple parents report serious issues including staff turnover, disrespectful leadership, inadequate investigations of behavioral concerns, and allegations of inappropriate classroom practices.
- Address
- 4348 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 228-8687
- Address
- 130 E. Lincoln, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 233-0706
- Address
- 709 W. California Court, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 266-5471
- Address
- 2801 W Adams, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 495-5650
- Address
- 7805 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 431-5437
- Address
- 7071 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-9181
- Address
- 3910 S. Ward Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 497-1751
- Address
- 6901 N Maple Ave, Suite 1, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 323-0126
- Address
- 4885 N. Biola Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 276-5235
- Address
- 5652 W. Gettysburg, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 247-4700
- Address
- 5948 E. Tulare, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 251-6292
- Address
- 774 E. Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 439-0282
- Address
- 2491 E. Behymer, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-8600
- Address
- 1448 N. Armstrong, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 456-2081
- Address
- 465 Champlain, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-8200
- Address
- 2025 E. Teague, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-7388
- Address
- 1881 E. Plymouth, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 327-6300
- Address
- 8855 N. Chestnut, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 325-6913
- Address
- 515 S. Cedar, Fresno, CA
- Phone
- (559) 600-6094
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