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31 Daycare Centers in Redlands, California

Browse all 31 daycare centers in Redlands, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Redlands

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.

  1. 1

    31587 Alta Vista Drive, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Montessori Kids Land Academy in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, strong academics, and emotional development. Parents highlight the professionalism and attentiveness of staff, particularly Director Lalita Bakshi, along with excellent communication through the Brightwheel app. Children show notable academic progress early, including reading, Spanish, and science knowledge.

    Kind and communicative staffclean and organized f
  2. 2

    201 N. University Street, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Ahrens Child Care Center in Redlands receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who have used the facility over multiple decades. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, care, and commitment to both academic and emotional development, with many noting their children were well-prepared for elementary school. The family-owned center is described as a safe, nurturing environment that has maintained high quality standards for over 30 years.

    Professional and
  3. 3
    Packinghouse Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    27165 West San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    The reviews provided are for Packinghouse Church, not Packinghouse Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss church services, community events, and religious instruction rather than childcare or preschool services. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

    Welcoming atmosphereBible-focused teachingcommunity eventsonline service options
  4. 4

    1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Christ the King Lutheran Preschool in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents who value its Christian education, caring staff, and welcoming community. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and enjoying the school's curriculum including Bible stories and chapel activities. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed.

    Christian-based curriculumcaring and friendly staffdirector Chris is responsive and welcomingchildren love attending
  5. 5

    1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    Christ the King Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the Christian education, dedicated staff, and welcoming community. Parents highlight strong academic learning, meaningful chapel experiences, and professional, friendly staff led by director Chris. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and the facility is clean and well-organized.

    Christian education and biblical teachinginteractive chapel servicesstrong academic progress including early reading skillsfriendly and professional staff
  6. 6
    Redlands Day Nursery
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    1041 East Brockton Avenue, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    Parents consistently praise Redlands Day Nursery for its caring and attentive staff who know children by name and create an enthusiastic learning environment. Children attend happily and feel safe, with staff maintaining strong communication with families about daily activities. The facility offers a pleasant outdoor environment with plants and trees.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parentssafe environment
  7. 7
    Redlands Day Nursery
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    1041 E. Brockton, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children

    Redlands Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff who know children by name, maintain strong communication, and create a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend daily.

    Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication about daily activitiessafe environmentchildren eager to attend
  8. 8

    419 S. 4th Street, Redlands, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 44 children

    Trinity Episcopal Nursery School receives perfect ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and play-based curriculum. Parents highlight the school's inclusive approach despite its faith-based foundation, beautiful facilities, and established reputation in the community since the 1950s. Children are described as excited and engaged with their learning experience.

    Caring and capable staffplay-based curriculum emphasizing movement and explorationinclusive and diverse environmentfamily-like atmosphere
  9. 9

    800 E. Lugonia Avenue, Suite L, Redlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children

    Parents consistently praise YMCA/Preschool University for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental growth in their children's social, language, and emotional skills. Children are described as eager to attend and parents express high satisfaction with their experiences.

    Friendly and professional staffwarm welcoming atmospherestaff goes above and beyondstrong developmental growth observed
  10. 10

    1145 N. Church Street, Redlands, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 120 children

    Redlands Christian School receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong academic and social development, and faith-based environment. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the school's transportation policies.

    Caring and blessed teachers and staffacademic and social growthspiritual developmentfaith-based education

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Redlands based on parent reviews

Montessori Kids Land Academy

5(20)

31587 Alta Vista Drive, Redlands, CA

Montessori Kids Land Academy in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, strong academics, and emotional development. Parents highlight the professionalism and attentiveness of staff, particularly Director Lalita Bakshi, along with excellent communication through the Brightwheel app. Children show notable academic progress early, including reading, Spanish, and science knowledge.

Kind and communicative staffclean and organized f

Ahrens Child Care Center

5(20)

201 N. University Street, Redlands, CA

Ahrens Child Care Center in Redlands receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who have used the facility over multiple decades. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, care, and commitment to both academic and emotional development, with many noting their children were well-prepared for elementary school. The family-owned center is described as a safe, nurturing environment that has maintained high quality standards for over 30 years.

Professional and

Packinghouse Preschool

4.8(20)

27165 West San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, CA

The reviews provided are for Packinghouse Church, not Packinghouse Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss church services, community events, and religious instruction rather than childcare or preschool services. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

Welcoming atmosphereBible-focused teachingcommunity events

Christ The King Lutheran Preschool

4.9(8)

1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents who value its Christian education, caring staff, and welcoming community. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and enjoying the school's curriculum including Bible stories and chapel activities. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and friendly staffdirector Chris is responsive and welcoming

Christ The King Lutheran School

4.9(8)

1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA

Christ the King Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the Christian education, dedicated staff, and welcoming community. Parents highlight strong academic learning, meaningful chapel experiences, and professional, friendly staff led by director Chris. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and the facility is clean and well-organized.

Christian education and biblical teachinginteractive chapel servicesstrong academic progress including early reading skills

Redlands Day Nursery

4.9(8)

1041 East Brockton Avenue, Redlands, CA

Parents consistently praise Redlands Day Nursery for its caring and attentive staff who know children by name and create an enthusiastic learning environment. Children attend happily and feel safe, with staff maintaining strong communication with families about daily activities. The facility offers a pleasant outdoor environment with plants and trees.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents

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Daycare Centers in Redlands, California

There are 31 daycare centers in Redlands, 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 Redlands, 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 Redlands

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First Lutheran Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1207 West Cypress, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 335-2228
The Gingerbread House/Preschool And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1361 Prospect Drive, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-6617
Montessori Kids Land Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Montessori Kids Land Academy in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, strong academics, and emotional development. Parents highlight the professionalism and attentiveness of staff, particularly Director Lalita Bakshi, along with excellent communication through the Brightwheel app. Children show notable academic progress early, including reading, Spanish, and science knowledge.

Kind and communicative staffclean and organized f
Address
31587 Alta Vista Drive, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 794-8530
Ahrens Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Ahrens Child Care Center in Redlands receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who have used the facility over multiple decades. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, care, and commitment to both academic and emotional development, with many noting their children were well-prepared for elementary school. The family-owned center is described as a safe, nurturing environment that has maintained high quality standards for over 30 years.

Professional and
Address
201 N. University Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8601
Trinity Episcopal Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Trinity Episcopal Nursery School receives perfect ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and play-based curriculum. Parents highlight the school's inclusive approach despite its faith-based foundation, beautiful facilities, and established reputation in the community since the 1950s. Children are described as excited and engaged with their learning experience.

Caring and capable staffplay-based curriculum emphasizing movement and explorationinclusive and diverse environment
Address
419 S. 4th Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 748-5041
Christ The King Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool in Redlands receives consistently high praise from parents who value its Christian education, caring staff, and welcoming community. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and enjoying the school's curriculum including Bible stories and chapel activities. The facility is described as clean, organized, and professionally managed.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and friendly staffdirector Chris is responsive and welcoming
Address
1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8722
Christ The King Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Christ the King Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the Christian education, dedicated staff, and welcoming community. Parents highlight strong academic learning, meaningful chapel experiences, and professional, friendly staff led by director Chris. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and the facility is clean and well-organized.

Christian education and biblical teachinginteractive chapel servicesstrong academic progress including early reading skills
Address
1505 South Ford Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8722
Redlands Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Redlands Day Nursery for its caring and attentive staff who know children by name and create an enthusiastic learning environment. Children attend happily and feel safe, with staff maintaining strong communication with families about daily activities. The facility offers a pleasant outdoor environment with plants and trees.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents
Address
1041 East Brockton Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-2463
Redlands Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Redlands Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff who know children by name, maintain strong communication, and create a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent communication about daily activitiessafe environment
Address
1041 E. Brockton, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-2463
Packinghouse Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided are for Packinghouse Church, not Packinghouse Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss church services, community events, and religious instruction rather than childcare or preschool services. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

Welcoming atmosphereBible-focused teachingcommunity events
Address
27165 West San Bernardino Ave., Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-8744
Redlands Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Redlands Christian School receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong academic and social development, and faith-based environment. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the school's transportation policies.

Caring and blessed teachers and staffacademic and social growthspiritual development
Address
1145 N. Church Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-5172
Ymca/Preschool University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise YMCA/Preschool University for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental growth in their children's social, language, and emotional skills. Children are described as eager to attend and parents express high satisfaction with their experiences.

Friendly and professional staffwarm welcoming atmospherestaff goes above and beyond
Address
800 E. Lugonia Avenue, Suite L, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-0555
Tender Care For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tender Care for Kids for its warm, caring staff who treat children with genuine affection. The facility is noted for cleanliness, competitive rates, extended hours, and comprehensive services including in-house meals and after-school support. Multiple reviewers highlight staff member Ms. Shikha and credit the center with making transitions back to work easier for parents.

Loving and attentive staffclean facilitycompetitive rates
Address
525 North Dearborn Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-4885
Barton House Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Barton House Playschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the play-based curriculum, caring staff, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor communication, safety issues (child locking himself in classroom and escaping), and inappropriate labeling of their child's behavior.

Play-based learning approachcaring and compassionate teacherssupportive director and co-director
Address
32 Nevada Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 335-3191
Redlands Day Nursery - Plum Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Redlands Day Nursery on Plum Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and developmental communication. One parent reported concerns about their child's injuries allegedly caused by a specific teacher.

Knowledgeable and caring teacherspersonalized attention to each childregular developmental assessments and parent-teacher meetings
Address
1643 Plum Lane, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-9717
Phase 3 Lab School:Redlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 East Olive Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(714) 588-9104
Ymca/Smiley School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1210 W. Cypress Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-0555
Ymca Kimberly School-Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 W. South Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 307-0406
Ymca Mission School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10568 California Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-0555
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Redlands for its dedicated, professional staff and high-quality educational programming. Children show strong developmental progress with engaging activities, and the center maintains excellent communication with families through daily updates and an open-door policy. All six reviews rate the facility 5 out of 5 stars.

Dedicated and passionate staffstrong child development outcomesengaging educational activities for infants and toddlers
Address
10451 Commerce St., Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 796-9686
Ymca/Crafton School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
311 N. Wabash Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-0555
Ymca/Lugonia School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202 E. Pennsylvania, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 735-6851
Ymca/Mariposa Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
30800 Palo Alto Drive, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 794-6551
Ymca Franklin School-Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
850 E. Colton, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 747-5492
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Redlands for its dedicated, professional staff and high-quality care. Reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, engaging educational activities, excellent communication, and a welcoming environment where children thrive. All six reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.

Passionate and professional staffchild development and learning outcomesengaging activities and educational programming
Address
10451 Commerce Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 796-9686
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Redlands receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, care quality, communication with parents, and support for children with special needs. However, serious concerns have been raised by two parents regarding staff conduct, inadequate supervision, pest issues, and mishandling of child safety incidents.

Caring and professional staffattentive caregiversflexible hours
Address
1609 Calvary Circle, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 798-2987
Rusd-Franklin Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
850 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 307-5530
Rusd-Lugonia Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
202 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 307-5560
Sacred Heart Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
215 South Eureka Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 792-1020
Valley Preparatory School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1605 Ford Street, Redlands, CA
Phone
(909) 793-3063

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Frequently asked questions

There are 31 all daycares in Redlands, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Redlands, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Redlands offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Redlands for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Redlands must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.