Best Daycare Centers in Hollister, CA
Compare 15 daycare centers in Hollister. Average rating: 3.76/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hollister, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 15
- Avg rating
- 3.76/5
- Parent reviews
- 33
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Hollister has 15 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 3.76/5.The largest concentration is in 95023 with 15 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hollister
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.
- 1Meadowlark Preschool LLC.4.74 score5(14)
10 Mansfield Road, Hollister, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Meadowlark Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, safe, and enriching environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Director Ms. Castaneda, and report that their children have thrived academically, socially, and emotionally while developing confidence and a love of learning.
Warm and welcoming environmentpatient and caring teachersstrong communication with parentswell-balanced curriculum combining structured learning and play-based activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Hollister
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hollister, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hollister zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95023 | 15 | 3.76 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hollister (20–77 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hollister based on parent reviews
Meadowlark Preschool LLC.
10 Mansfield Road, Hollister, CA
Meadowlark Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, safe, and enriching environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Director Ms. Castaneda, and report that their children have thrived academically, socially, and emotionally while developing confidence and a love of learning.
Methodist Preschool
521 Monterey Street, Hollister, CA
Parents highlight the staff as incredible, kind, and amazing with children, noting the program meets expectations for a preschool setting. Families appreciate the quality of care enough to enroll multiple children and plan for future attendance.
Little Baler Preschool
1520 Sunnyslope Road, Hollister, CA
San Benito Child Development Center
1101 Community Parkway, Hollister, CA
One parent highlights the helpfulness of the front desk staff, while another notes that the staff is kind and accommodating. In contrast, a single review describes the overall experience as poor without providing specific details.
Kinderville
433 7th Street, Hollister, CA
A few parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, compassionate staff, and positive impact on children's social and emotional development. However, one reviewer reports discovering a suspended license posted on-site, noting unresponsiveness from the center.
Hollister Child Development Center
331 Gateway Drive, Hollister, CA
Some parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, spaciousness, and secure environment, while others report serious concerns regarding staff aggression, understaffing, and inadequate feeding. One reviewer praises the bilingual approach and friendly communication, whereas another describes a negative experience with their child's health and care quality.
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Daycare Centers in Hollister, California
There are 15 daycare centers in Hollister, 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 Hollister have an average rating of 3.76 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.76 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hollister, 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 Hollister
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Meadowlark Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, safe, and enriching environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Director Ms. Castaneda, and report that their children have thrived academically, socially, and emotionally while developing confidence and a love of learning.
- Address
- 10 Mansfield Road, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 801-0033
- Address
- 1520 Sunnyslope Road, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-4326
Parents highlight the staff as incredible, kind, and amazing with children, noting the program meets expectations for a preschool setting. Families appreciate the quality of care enough to enroll multiple children and plan for future attendance.
- Address
- 521 Monterey Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (408) 637-4240
One parent highlights the helpfulness of the front desk staff, while another notes that the staff is kind and accommodating. In contrast, a single review describes the overall experience as poor without providing specific details.
- Address
- 1101 Community Parkway, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-9205
A few parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, compassionate staff, and positive impact on children's social and emotional development. However, one reviewer reports discovering a suspended license posted on-site, noting unresponsiveness from the center.
- Address
- 433 7th Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-3199
Some parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, spaciousness, and secure environment, while others report serious concerns regarding staff aggression, understaffing, and inadequate feeding. One reviewer praises the bilingual approach and friendly communication, whereas another describes a negative experience with their child's health and care quality.
- Address
- 331 Gateway Drive, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 635-9284
While some parents highlight effective communication and educational engagement, others report significant issues with administrative responsiveness, facility space, and staff conduct. One reviewer notes the owner's rudeness, while another describes a small environment and hearing staff speak to children in an unpleasant tone.
- Address
- 1431 Santa Ana Road, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-5065
- Address
- 2066 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 630-1234
- Address
- 761 South Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 636-8171
Parents highlight the caring nature of staff members like Miss Melinda and Miss Trice, noting a welcoming atmosphere and adorable children. Reviewers express strong appreciation for the teachers and the overall positive experience at the facility.
- Address
- 1011 Line Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (408) 637-8597
- Address
- 2300 Southside Road, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 630-3038
- Address
- 720 Monterey Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-7570
- Address
- 670 College Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-4157
- Address
- 761 South Street, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 636-8171
- Address
- 500 Spring Grove Road, Hollister, CA
- Phone
- (831) 637-5574
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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
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