Best Daycare Centers in Sacramento, CA
Compare 286 daycare centers in Sacramento. Average rating: 4.36/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Sacramento, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 286
- Avg rating
- 4.36/5
- Parent reviews
- 963
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 67
Sacramento has 286 licensed daycares with 963 parent reviews averaging 4.36/5.67 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95831 (avg 5 stars), while 95814 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sacramento
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.
- 1Fremont Nursery School4.75 score5(15)
5770 Carlson Drive, Sacramento, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 64 children
Fremont Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional, play-based preschool with caring and creative teachers. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, strong academic and social-emotional development, and the warm community atmosphere. Multiple families have sent multiple children or attended themselves as children, indicating strong multi-generational satisfaction.
Experienced and nurturing teachersplay-based and developmentally appropriate curriculumcreative and engaging activitiesclean facilities - 2Nhdf Child Development Center - Sacramento4.69 score5(11)
2224 Beaumont Street, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
NHDF Child Development Center (Little Summit) in Sacramento receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's expertise with children on the autism spectrum, the director's exceptional care and communication, and the center's clean, nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with staff being attentive, kind, and easy to work with.
Director is compassionate and highly communicativeknowledgeable - 3Cadence Education INC - Alhambra4.64 score4.8(20)
1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Cadence Education Inc - Alhambra receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, quality curriculum, and strong communication through daily activity updates and photos. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience good developmental progress, and benefit from a clean, well-organized facility with responsive leadership.
Caring and professional staffquality curriculum supporting language and learning - 4Creative Spaces Preschool And Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
5315 H Street, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Creative Spaces Preschool and Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive, and well-trained staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean, well-organized facility, nurturing environment, and developmental benefits that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The center is noted for excellent hours, limited closures, and a balance of structured learning with child-directed play.
Warm and caring teacherspatient and nurturing staffclean and organized facilitymixed-age classrooms - 5Dar-Ul-Madinah4.64 score4.8(20)
4110 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
DAR-UL-MADINAH is an Islamic center and school in Sacramento with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-managed facility that serves as both a mosque and educational institution for children and adults. The center offers prayer services, Quranic instruction, Islamic classes in multiple languages, and community programs for all ages.
Peaceful and welcoming atmosphereexcellent prayer arrangements for men and womenmultiple Islamic learning programs in English and other languagesQuranic memorization (Hifz) classes - 6Good Neighbors4.64 score4.9(12)
3700 Knightlinger, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Good Neighbors is a highly-rated daycare center in Sacramento with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the quality of care, teacher engagement, and strong communication. The center has a 70+ year history in the community and provides scholarships to local high school students.
excellent teachersgreat environmentstrong parent communicationchild happiness - 7Dot Tot Center4.59 score4.8(14)
1630 12th Street, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
DOT Tot Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff with exceptional longevity, non-profit model, and inclusive services. Parents consistently highlight the director's responsiveness, strong teacher retention (some staff since the 1980s), and the significant convenience of included diapers, wipes, and meals. Families report their children thrive socially and emotionally in this affordable, well-managed environment.
Experienced staff with high retention (some 40+ years)non-profit organizationincluded diapers/wipes/meals/snacksaffordable tuition - 8Inspire Preschool Academy4.58 score5(7)
1996 Del Paso Rd, Suite 178, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Inspire Preschool Academy in Sacramento receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-like environment combined with strong academics and structured learning programs. Parents highlight the experienced, caring staff, developmentally appropriate curriculum with daily activities in music, art, and STEAM, and excellent communication with families. Children show strong kindergarten readiness and parents report smooth transitions and improved social-emotional skills.
Experienced and long-tenured staffwarm and intimate environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergartendaily themed learning activities - 9Seta - Norma Johnson Early Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
3265 Norwood Avenue, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Reviews praise Norma Johnson Early Learning Center as a beautiful nature-focused facility with well-maintained trails, educational programs, and community activities. Visitors highlight the outdoor features including ponds, butterfly exhibits, bird viewing areas, and various hiking paths suitable for families. The location serves as both an early learning center and public wilderness park with seasonal events and activities.
nature educationscenic trailsbutterfly exhibitsbird viewing areas - 10St. Ignatius Parish Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
St. Ignatius Parish Preschool is a church-based facility in Sacramento with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the spiritual atmosphere, sense of community, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the school's educational quality, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives.
Strong spiritual environmentfriendly staff and teachersquality educationyouth ministry programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 111 daycares with Google ratings in Sacramento
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 963 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Sacramento, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Sacramento zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95831 | 14 | 5 | 1 | |
| 95819 | 9 | 4.96 | 5 | |
| 95829 | 9 | 4.9 | 2 | |
| 95838 | 8 | 4.88 | 4 | |
| 95835 | 10 | 4.75 | 2 | |
| 95834 | 9 | 4.74 | 4 | |
| 95864 | 9 | 4.72 | 5 | |
| 95814 | 19 | 4.65 | 10 | |
| 95833 | 17 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 95816 | 7 | 4.5 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Sacramento (9–239 children)
Small
up to 30 children
112
Medium
31–75 children
133
Large
76–150 children
34
Very Large
150+ children
7
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Sacramento based on parent reviews
Fremont Nursery School
5770 Carlson Drive, Sacramento, CA
Fremont Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional, play-based preschool with caring and creative teachers. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, strong academic and social-emotional development, and the warm community atmosphere. Multiple families have sent multiple children or attended themselves as children, indicating strong multi-generational satisfaction.
Nhdf Child Development Center - Sacramento
2224 Beaumont Street, Sacramento, CA
NHDF Child Development Center (Little Summit) in Sacramento receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's expertise with children on the autism spectrum, the director's exceptional care and communication, and the center's clean, nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with staff being attentive, kind, and easy to work with.
Cadence Education INC - Alhambra
1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Cadence Education Inc - Alhambra receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, quality curriculum, and strong communication through daily activity updates and photos. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience good developmental progress, and benefit from a clean, well-organized facility with responsive leadership.
Creative Spaces Preschool And Learning Center
5315 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Creative Spaces Preschool and Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive, and well-trained staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean, well-organized facility, nurturing environment, and developmental benefits that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The center is noted for excellent hours, limited closures, and a balance of structured learning with child-directed play.
Dar-Ul-Madinah
4110 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA
DAR-UL-MADINAH is an Islamic center and school in Sacramento with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents praise it as a welcoming, well-managed facility that serves as both a mosque and educational institution for children and adults. The center offers prayer services, Quranic instruction, Islamic classes in multiple languages, and community programs for all ages.
Good Neighbors
3700 Knightlinger, Sacramento, CA
Good Neighbors is a highly-rated daycare center in Sacramento with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the quality of care, teacher engagement, and strong communication. The center has a 70+ year history in the community and provides scholarships to local high school students.
Map
Daycare types in Sacramento
Browse by type in Sacramento
Daycare Centers in Sacramento, California
Sacramento offers a robust selection of 286 childcare facilities, ranging from independent preschools to community-based Head Start programs. Parents consistently highlight clean environments, safe spaces, and attentive staff as the defining features of their chosen centers. One standout area is the 95831 zip code, which maintains perfect 5-star averages across its 14 local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Sacramento have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 across 111 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 963 parent reviews. Parents in Sacramento most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento
Showing 286 results
- Address
- 5230 Ehrhardt Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 617-7248
Great Beginnings receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring teachers, clean facility, developmental activities, and positive child experiences. However, some parents report poor communication, high pricing, and management concerns.
- Address
- 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 456-4642
One parent describes the teachers as very responsible and expresses strong satisfaction with their choice of program for their daughter. The review highlights a positive experience with the staff's dedication. None mentioned
- Address
- 5746 40th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5020
- Address
- 4680 Monument Dr., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 332-9908
Safari Kid receives mixed reviews ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the professional staff, learning activities, fresh meals, and reasonable pricing. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff conduct, supervision practices, and operational transparency.
- Address
- 10190 Systems Pkwy, Unit 110, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (510) 386-7777
Kreative Kids Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, educational focus, and family-like atmosphere, while four parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety issues, unprofessional conflict resolution, and retaliation against parents who raised complaints.
- Address
- 7020 Wyndham Dr., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 689-3777
Circle of Friends receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caregivers and describe positive developmental outcomes for their children over extended enrollment periods. However, several parents report management and administrative issues including poor communication, unexpected enrollment disruptions, and cleanliness concerns.
- Address
- 3708 Marconi Ave., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 972-9200
The reviews provided do not contain substantive feedback about the daycare center itself. Most reviewers appear to be commenting on the residential apartment complex rather than the early learning center, discussing the housing community, amenities, and safety features.
- Address
- 816 Revere Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5069
Family Matters Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising attentive and nurturing staff, effective communication via the Brightwheel app, and developmental progress in their children. One parent reported serious concerns about inadequate bathroom supervision during potty training, lost clothing items, inflexible drop-off policies, and staff inconsistency.
- Address
- 5452 14th Ave., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 457-4067
Family Matters Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising attentive and nurturing teachers, excellent communication through apps, and developmental progress in children. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potty training support, lost clothing items, inflexible drop-off policies, and staff disorganization during their six-month enrollment.
- Address
- 5452 14th Ave, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 457-4067
Storybook Cottage receives polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents and severe criticism from others. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, flexible hours, and a solid Christian curriculum, while negative reviewers report lack of incident communication, inadequate supervision, and poor management responsiveness.
- Address
- 1940 Morse Ave., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 971-1041
- Address
- 60 Nedra Court, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5065
- Address
- 2236 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 566-2151
- Address
- 9025 Salmon Falls Drive, Rm.2, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 228-5840
- Address
- 1412 20th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 446-1200
SETA Sharon Neese Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about communication, staff professionalism, and educational quality. While one parent praised it as a good kindergarten prep, the majority of reviews highlight poor parent communication, disorganization, unprofessional staff conduct, and lack of academic instruction. Multiple locations show consistent issues with administrative responsiveness and waitlist management.
- Address
- 925 Del Paso Blvd., #300, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 263-5487
While one parent highlights the caring teachers and safe, homey environment, other reviewers report severe issues including poor sanitation, lack of curriculum, and unprofessional administrative practices such as double billing. Additional complaints detail staff belittling parents, false advertising regarding transportation, and harassment after a negative online post.
- Address
- 6224 Garfield Ave, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 338-0220
- Address
- 7220 24th Street, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 433-2736
Reviews for this daycare center are predominantly negative, with parents citing poor facility conditions, difficult access, and lack of management responsiveness. The facility is located in a complex with significant maintenance issues, safety concerns, and neighborhood problems that affect the daycare experience.
- Address
- 263 Seavey Cir., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 263-3804
Reviews for this Head Start facility are predominantly negative, with parents reporting serious maintenance and pest control issues. Management and staff responsiveness have been criticized for unprofessional behavior and dismissiveness toward concerns. One positive review mentions appreciation for the tour and enrollment process.
- Address
- 8120 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5001
- Address
- 2147 54th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 433-5045
- Address
- 2250 68th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 643-7881
- Address
- 3100 Norris Ave, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 482-0351
- Address
- 4400 Shining Star Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5075
- Address
- 1281 North Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 263-3800
- Address
- 2775 Millcreek Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 563-5005
- Address
- 9561 Fite School Rd., Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 688-3310
- Address
- 2761 9th Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 277-6263
- Address
- 5251 Valley Hi Drive, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 399-1050
- Address
- 2221 Morse Avenue, Sacramento, CA
- Phone
- (916) 575-2306
Page 4 of 10· 286 results
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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 248 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 17 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 20 facilities