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Best Daycare Centers in Sonora, CA

Compare 12 daycare centers in Sonora. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Sonora, California at a glance

Daycares
12
Avg rating
3.84/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Sonora has 12 licensed daycares with 52 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 95370 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sonora

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
    Amador-Tuolumne Comm.Action-Blue Bell Family Ctr
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    18080 Blue Bell East, Sonora, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Amador-Tuolumne Community Action's Blue Bell Family Center is highly regarded as a vital community institution offering multiple services including childcare, housing assistance, emergency support, and Head Start programs. Parents consistently praise the staff for being helpful, responsive, and kind. However, some note difficulties reaching staff by phone or fax.

    Quick decision-makingknowledgeable staffhelpful and kind servicewide range of assistance programs (
  2. 2
    Columbia College Child Development Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    11600 Columbia College Dr., Sonora, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    This appears to be reviews for Columbia College, a community college, not a child development center. Reviews praise the supportive faculty, responsive teachers, beautiful campus setting, helpful staff, and valuable support services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their educational experience.

    Supportive and caring teachersresponsive staffbeautiful scenic campushelpful counselors and financial aid office
  3. 3
    Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare
    4.29 score
    4.5(7)

    13760 Mono Way, #D, Sonora, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare in Sonora receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring, attentive staff, educational curriculum with an animal/letter learning focus, transparent communication including live camera access and daily photo updates, and strong bonds formed between teachers and children. Parents report high satisfaction with the school's responsiveness to concerns and inclusive, warm atmosphere.

    Attentive and caring

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Sonora

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Sonora, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.84avg rating
9 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Sonora zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9537012
3.84
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Sonora (22–90 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Sonora based on parent reviews

Amador-Tuolumne Comm.Action-Blue Bell Family Ctr

4.6(20)

18080 Blue Bell East, Sonora, CA

Amador-Tuolumne Community Action's Blue Bell Family Center is highly regarded as a vital community institution offering multiple services including childcare, housing assistance, emergency support, and Head Start programs. Parents consistently praise the staff for being helpful, responsive, and kind. However, some note difficulties reaching staff by phone or fax.

Quick decision-makingknowledgeable staffhelpful and kind service

Columbia College Child Development Center

4.5(20)

11600 Columbia College Dr., Sonora, CA

This appears to be reviews for Columbia College, a community college, not a child development center. Reviews praise the supportive faculty, responsive teachers, beautiful campus setting, helpful staff, and valuable support services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their educational experience.

Supportive and caring teachersresponsive staffbeautiful scenic campus

Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare

4.5(7)

13760 Mono Way, #D, Sonora, CA

Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare in Sonora receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring, attentive staff, educational curriculum with an animal/letter learning focus, transparent communication including live camera access and daily photo updates, and strong bonds formed between teachers and children. Parents report high satisfaction with the school's responsiveness to concerns and inclusive, warm atmosphere.

Attentive and caring

Christian Heights Child Care

5(2)

13711 Joshua Way, Sonora, CA

One parent reports that their grandson has attended for several years, praising the teachers and care providers as awesome and expressing overall satisfaction with the school. A second review describes the location as a great place, though the comment is incomplete.

long-term attendanceawesome teachersexcellent care providers

Kountry Kids Preschool

5

229 South Shepherd Street, Sonora, CA

Kiddie Kollege Christian Pre-School

2.3(2)

95 N. Forest Road, Sonora, CA

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Daycare types in Sonora

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Daycare Centers in Sonora, California

There are 12 daycare centers in Sonora, 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 Sonora have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.84 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Sonora, 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 Sonora

Showing 12 results

Christian Heights Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their grandson has attended for several years, praising the teachers and care providers as awesome and expressing overall satisfaction with the school. A second review describes the location as a great place, though the comment is incomplete.

long-term attendanceawesome teachersexcellent care providers
Address
13711 Joshua Way, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 532-7305
Kountry Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
229 South Shepherd Street, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 533-1500
Amador-Tuolumne Comm.Action-Blue Bell Family Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Amador-Tuolumne Community Action's Blue Bell Family Center is highly regarded as a vital community institution offering multiple services including childcare, housing assistance, emergency support, and Head Start programs. Parents consistently praise the staff for being helpful, responsive, and kind. However, some note difficulties reaching staff by phone or fax.

Quick decision-makingknowledgeable staffhelpful and kind service
Address
18080 Blue Bell East, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 532-5455
Columbia College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This appears to be reviews for Columbia College, a community college, not a child development center. Reviews praise the supportive faculty, responsive teachers, beautiful campus setting, helpful staff, and valuable support services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their educational experience.

Supportive and caring teachersresponsive staffbeautiful scenic campus
Address
11600 Columbia College Dr., Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 588-5277
Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Safari Learning Preschool & Daycare in Sonora receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring, attentive staff, educational curriculum with an animal/letter learning focus, transparent communication including live camera access and daily photo updates, and strong bonds formed between teachers and children. Parents report high satisfaction with the school's responsiveness to concerns and inclusive, warm atmosphere.

Attentive and caring
Address
13760 Mono Way, #D, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 588-0920
Kiddie Kollege Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
95 N. Forest Road, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 532-8612
Senior Youth Partnership - Sonora Pm
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that their child disliked the program due to staff who appeared miserable and were observed yelling at children. The reviewer states they no longer bring their family to the center based on these experiences.

Address
830 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 694-6594
Curtis Creek School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
18755 Standard Road, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 532-1428
Belleview School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
22736 Kewin Mill Rd, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 586-5510
Atcaa Sonora Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
830 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 533-0361
Senior Youth Partnership-Curtis Creek Pm
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18755 Standard Road, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 533-5641
Foothill Leadership Pm Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19401 Susan Way, Sonora, CA
Phone
(209) 694-9833

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Sonora, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Sonora have an average Google rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Sonora, 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
Sonora offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Sonora for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sonora 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.