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50 Daycare Centers in Salinas, California

Browse all 50 daycare centers in Salinas, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salinas

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
    Laura'S Barn Childcare Center (Pre-School)
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    275 River Road A, Salinas, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Laura's Barn Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, structured educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos via the Procare app. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents feeling confident and relieved leaving their children in the center's care.

    caring and attentive teachersplanned educational activities (artfine motorsensory
  2. 2
    Laura'S Barn Childcare Center (Infant)
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    275 River Road A, Salinas, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children

    Laura's Barn Childcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, structured learning activities, developmental progress, and transparent communication through daily updates and photos. Families express strong satisfaction with the safe, nurturing environment and enrichment programs offered.

    Caring and attentive staffstructured learning activities (artsciencecoo
  3. 3
    Alisal Campus Early Education Center
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    1752 East Alisal Street, Salinas, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews are predominantly positive, with visitors praising the clean, accessible campus and educational opportunities. However, one negative review mentions a poor experience with an instructor in the Diesel program. Note: Many reviews appear to reference a college/vocational campus rather than early education childcare.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityaccessible campusgood learning opportunitiesknowledgeable staff
  4. 4
    Northminster Presbyterian Preschool/Kinderprep
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    315 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Parents praise Northminster Presbyterian Preschool/Kinderprep as a welcoming, community-oriented facility with great daycare and pre-school programs. The church hosts engaging community events and has a nice music program. Overall, families view it as a quality, well-established institution.

    welcoming environmentcommunity-orientedquality daycare and pre-school programsengaging events
  5. 5
    Northminster Presbyterian Infant Care
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    315 East Alvin Avenue, Salinas, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Northminster Presbyterian Infant Care is a small, welcoming church-based daycare in Salinas. Parents praise the daycare and pre-school programs as great, and appreciate the community-oriented atmosphere and family-friendly events.

    welcoming environmentcommunity orientedgreat daycare and pre-school programsfamily-friendly events

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Salinas based on parent reviews

Montessori Learning Center

5(4)

30 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA

Little Friends Day Nursery

4.8(4)

1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA

Laura'S Barn Childcare Center (Pre-School)

4.4(20)

275 River Road A, Salinas, CA

Laura's Barn Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, structured educational activities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos via the Procare app. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents feeling confident and relieved leaving their children in the center's care.

caring and attentive teachersplanned educational activities (artfine motor

Laura'S Barn Childcare Center (Infant)

4.4(20)

275 River Road A, Salinas, CA

Laura's Barn Childcare Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, structured learning activities, developmental progress, and transparent communication through daily updates and photos. Families express strong satisfaction with the safe, nurturing environment and enrichment programs offered.

Caring and attentive staffstructured learning activities (artscience

Church Of The Good Shepherd Preschool

5(2)

301 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas, CA

Church Of The Good Shepherd Ps At The Grange

5(2)

348 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas, CA

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Daycare Centers in Salinas, California

There are 50 daycare centers in Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas

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Los Padres Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1130 John Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5559
Martin Luther King Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
925 North Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 424-4568
Mcoe Salinas Child Development Head Start/State Ps
Headstart Programs
Address
342 Front Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 422-8594
Melodypark Christian Daycare School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 422-5311
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1210 John Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 758-7425
M.A.O.F. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
115 Bardin Road, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 771-9291
Natividad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1465 Modoc Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5675
River Road Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
275 River Road, Suite A & B, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 455-7852
Roosevelt Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
120 Capitol Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5645
Sherwood State / Migrant Preschool Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 South Wood Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 784-5402
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
521 Rochex Avenue, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5665
Loma Vista Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
757 Sausal Drive, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5670
Madonna Del Sasso Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 Santa Teresa Way, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 424-7813
Boronda Meadows Elementary Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
915 Larkin Drive, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-0648
Creekside Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1770 Kittery Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5252
El Gabilan Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1256 Linwood Drive, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 753-5664
Fremont Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1255 East Market Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(408) 755-0351
Sherwood Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
110 South Wood Street, Salinas, CA
Phone
(408) 424-9664
Tiburcio Vasquez Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1300 Tuscany Blvd, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 770-6000
Shoreline Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
22732 Portola Drive, Salinas, CA
Phone
(831) 484-5005

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Frequently asked questions

There are 50 all daycares in Salinas, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Salinas, 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
Salinas offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 35 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Salinas for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Salinas 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.