Best Daycare Centers in Tulare, CA
Compare 16 daycare centers in Tulare. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tulare, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.71/5
- Parent reviews
- 28
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Tulare has 16 licensed daycares with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.71/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93274 zip code, averaging 4.71 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tulare
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.
- 1Children'S House Montessori School4.78 score5(18)
2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 45 children
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
Kind and capable teacherspositive learning environmentseasonal curriculum rotationhands-on activities (gardening
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Tulare
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tulare, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tulare zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93274 | 16 | 4.71 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tulare (15–100 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tulare based on parent reviews
Children'S House Montessori School
2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
Maple Child Development Center
501 W. Maple Street, Tulare, CA
Tiny Treasures
833 N. Blackstone St., Tulare, CA
St. John'S Children'S Learning Center
1701 E. Prosperity Avenue, Tulare, CA
Sundale Foundation Learning Center
13990 Avenue 240, Tulare, CA
Clinite Child Development Center
1073 W. Sonora, Tulare, CA
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Daycare Centers in Tulare, California
There are 16 daycare centers in Tulare, 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 Tulare have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tulare, 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 Tulare
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- Address
- 501 W. Maple Street, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 688-7086
Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
- Address
- 2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-0446
- Address
- 136 N O St, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-8182
- Address
- 833 N. Blackstone St., Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 623-5363
- Address
- 1701 E. Prosperity Avenue, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 909-4490
- Address
- 13990 Avenue 240, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 688-8175
- Address
- 1073 W. Sonora, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-1346
Some parents highlight the center's kindness and patience, noting that staff helped a child transition smoothly to kindergarten and learn effectively. However, other accounts describe severe mistreatment, including yelling at young children and insensitive handling of special needs, with one family reporting their child was treated horribly before withdrawing.
- Address
- 226 S Blackstone, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 687-0925
- Address
- 9637 Avenue 196, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 688-0648
- Address
- 1771 E. Pacific Avenue, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 686-1675
- Address
- 909 E. Cedar, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-7350
- Address
- 640 W. Cross Avenue, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-7279
- Address
- 469 Cherry St, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 686-7545
- Address
- 955 E. Tulare Avenue, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-7200
- Address
- 2975 E Alpine Ave, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-7200
- Address
- 640 E. Pleasant, Tulare, CA
- Phone
- (559) 685-7200
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