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Best Daycare Centers in St Helena, CA

Compare 7 daycare centers in St Helena. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St Helena, California at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
4

St Helena offers 7 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94574 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Helena

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
    Sun And Stars Montessori School (Preschool)
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1310 Adams St., St. Helena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Sun and Stars Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant child development gains in speech, social-emotional growth, and confidence, while highlighting the strong sense of community and family-like atmosphere.

    Warm and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progressMontessori approach balanced with joyful exploration
  2. 2
    Sun And Stars Montessori School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    1425 Oak Ave, St Helena, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Sun and Stars Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social-emotional, and intellectual growth, and describe the school as feeling like an extension of family with a strong sense of community.

    Warm and caring teacherssafe nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progressMontessori-based learning approach

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in St Helena

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Helena, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

St Helena zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
945747
5
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Helena (12–81 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Helena based on parent reviews

Sun And Stars Montessori School (Preschool)

5(6)

1310 Adams St., St. Helena, CA

Sun and Stars Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant child development gains in speech, social-emotional growth, and confidence, while highlighting the strong sense of community and family-like atmosphere.

Warm and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progress

Sun And Stars Montessori School

5(6)

1425 Oak Ave, St Helena, CA

Sun and Stars Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social-emotional, and intellectual growth, and describe the school as feeling like an extension of family with a strong sense of community.

Warm and caring teacherssafe nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progress

Little Backpacks Preschool

5

995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA

Little Backpacks Preschool-Infant

5

995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA

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Daycare types in St Helena

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 2

Browse by type in St Helena

🎨 Preschools 4🌱 Montessori 3

Daycare Centers in St Helena, California

There are 7 daycare centers in St Helena, 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 St Helena have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St Helena, 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 St Helena

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Little Backpacks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-4705
Little Backpacks Preschool-Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
995 Adams Street, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-4705
Sun And Stars Montessori School (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Sun and Stars Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant child development gains in speech, social-emotional growth, and confidence, while highlighting the strong sense of community and family-like atmosphere.

Warm and caring teacherssafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progress
Address
1310 Adams St., St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-1614
Sun And Stars Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Sun and Stars Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing Montessori environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social-emotional, and intellectual growth, and describe the school as feeling like an extension of family with a strong sense of community.

Warm and caring teacherssafe nurturing environmentstrong child development and speech progress
Address
1425 Oak Ave, St Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 967-1984
Foothills Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
711 Sunnyside, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-1069
Ncoe - St. Helena Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1428 Spring Street, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-7204
St. Helena Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
880 College Avenue, St. Helena, CA
Phone
(707) 963-1527

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in St Helena, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in St Helena have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St Helena, 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
St Helena offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 St Helena for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Helena 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.