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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Benicia, CA

Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Benicia. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Benicia, California at a glance

Programs
12
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
16
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Benicia offers 12 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.95/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94510 zip code, averaging 4.95 stars across 12 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Benicia

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
    Playing To Learn Childcare
    4.58 score
    4.9(9)

    1305 West Second Street, Benicia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Playing to Learn Childcare (also referred to as Sunshine House) in Benicia receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff who are warm, caring, and communicative, along with a clean, recently updated facility that supports child development and engagement.

    Caring and patient staffresponsive and communicative administrationclean and recently remodeled facilityengaging indoor and outdoor spaces

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Benicia

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Benicia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9451012
4.95
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Benicia (15–72 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Benicia based on parent reviews

Playing To Learn Childcare

4.9(9)

1305 West Second Street, Benicia, CA

Playing to Learn Childcare (also referred to as Sunshine House) in Benicia receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff who are warm, caring, and communicative, along with a clean, recently updated facility that supports child development and engagement.

Caring and patient staffresponsive and communicative administrationclean and recently remodeled facility

Starlight Montessori Preschool

5(2)

835 E. 2nd Street, Benicia, CA

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Benicia, California

There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Benicia, 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 Benicia have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.95 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Benicia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Benicia

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Starlight Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
835 E. 2nd Street, Benicia, CA
Phone
(925) 323-1265
Playing To Learn Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Playing to Learn Childcare (also referred to as Sunshine House) in Benicia receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff who are warm, caring, and communicative, along with a clean, recently updated facility that supports child development and engagement.

Caring and patient staffresponsive and communicative administrationclean and recently remodeled facility
Address
1305 West Second Street, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 816-6725
Benicia Usd - Matthew Turner Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
540 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Tender Hearts - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
135 Warwick Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-1550
Benicia Child Development Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2015 East Third Street, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Benicia State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2015 East 3rd St., Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Benicia Usd Joe Henderson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
650 Hastings Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER in Benicia for its warm, welcoming teachers and positive learning environment. Children enjoy attending and show strong attachment to staff. The facility is described as safe, stimulating, and professional.

Caring and patient teacherswelcoming environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
1101 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 745-0916
Mary Farmar Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 Military West, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 Raymond Drive, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 746-1868
Benicia Child Development Unit-School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2015 East 3rd Street, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 747-8367
St Dominic'S Preschool/Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
428 East J Street, Benicia, CA
Phone
(707) 745-4430

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 child daycare & preschools daycares in Benicia, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Benicia have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Benicia, 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
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 Benicia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Benicia 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.