55 Child Daycare & Preschools in Chico, California
Browse all 55 child daycare & preschools in Chico, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chico
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.
- 1Littlefoot Daycare - Preschool4.64 score5(9)
2022 Franklin St., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
Loving and attentive staffsmall and intimate environmentstrong parent communicationsafe and secure facility with key card access - 2Chico Child Development Center - Preschool4.62 score5(8)
2550 Hwy 32, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication with parentswelcoming and warm environmentclean and safe facility - 3Chico Christian Infant Center4.55 score5(6)
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentschild safetydevelopmental growth (social and academic) - 4Chico Christian Preschool4.55 score5(6)
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
Caring and loving staffcompassionate and welcoming environmentstrong developmental growth (social and academic)good communication with parents - 5Castles Preschool4.34 score4.5(11)
55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Castles Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming diverse environment, and focus on child development and learning. Parents report their children are well-cared for, happy, and growing academically and socially. The center has successfully retained families for multiple years and across multiple children.
Dedicated and caring staffdiverse and welcoming environmentstrong focus on child development and learningcultural education (Arabic language/numbers) - 6Castles Preschool (Infant)4.34 score4.5(11)
55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children
Castles Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated staff who go above and beyond in supporting child development and growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming, diverse environment and emphasis on core values, with many having enrolled multiple children long-term. A few minor concerns were raised about meal nutrition, limited photo updates for infants, and early closing time.
Dedicated and caring staffdiverse and welcoming environmentfocus on child development and learningcultural education (Arabic language/numbers) - 7E Center Hs Pgms - Fairview Center4.3 score4.6(5)
290 East Ave., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise E CENTER HS PGMS - FAIRVIEW CENTER as an excellent daycare with dedicated staff and well-organized programs. Reviews highlight the center's focus on quality care, school preparation, and child development, with children enjoying their time there.
Well-prepared and effective staffintentional and thoughtful programminghigh-quality carehealthy meals provided - 8E Center Hs Pgms - Mariposa Center4.3 score4.6(5)
2603 Mariposa, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise E Center HS Pgms - Mariposa Center as an excellent facility with dedicated staff and well-structured programming. Families highlight the quality care, educational approach, and practical benefits like meals and supplies provided. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.
High-quality carewell-prepared and intentional stafforganized environmenteducational planning and goals - 9Super Luper Cubs - Infant Center4.24 score4.3(20)
181 E Shasta Ave., Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
These reviews appear to be for Esplanade House, a transitional housing program, not the Super Luper Cubs infant daycare center. The reviews praise the housing program for helping homeless families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency in a safe, drug-free environment.
Supportive staffsafe environmenthelps families stay togetherteaches life skills - 10Parkside Preschool & Daycare4.22 score4.3(13)
1885 E 8th Street, Chico, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Parents consistently praise Parkside Preschool & Daycare for its caring, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members are highly responsive to individual needs, and the center emphasizes outdoor activities, nature exposure, and engaging learning experiences that prepare children well for elementary school.
Compassionate and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communicationindividualized child-centered approachoutdoor adventures and park walks
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Highest rated daycares in Chico based on parent reviews
Littlefoot Daycare - Preschool
2022 Franklin St., Chico, CA
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
Chico Child Development Center - Preschool
2550 Hwy 32, Chico, CA
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
Chico Christian Infant Center
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
Chico Christian Preschool
2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
The King'S Christian Preschool
1137 Arbutus Avenue, Chico, CA
The King'S Christian Preschool
1137 Arbutus Ave., Chico, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Chico, California
There are 55 child daycare & preschools in Chico, 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 Chico, 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 Chico
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- Address
- 3524 Hicks Lane, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 899-0222
- Address
- 1565 East Avenue, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 897-6278
- Address
- 1137 Arbutus Avenue, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-3100
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Infant Center for its caring and loving staff who prioritize child safety and development. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to ease parental anxiety and foster strong relationships with families. Children show notable growth across social, academic, and developmental areas.
- Address
- 2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 879-8988
- Address
- 1137 Arbutus Ave., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-3100
- Address
- 1071 E 16th Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 891-3100
Littlefoot Daycare (also referred to as Little Pines in reviews) in Chico has a perfect 5/5 rating across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, small class sizes, safe environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children.
- Address
- 2022 Franklin St., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-3128
- Address
- 1455 Chestnut Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 893-1419
- Address
- 500 Orient Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 487-7330
Chico Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with several noting significant behavioral improvements and long-term loyalty to the center. The facility is described as clean, safe, and offering quality educational activities and support.
- Address
- 2550 Hwy 32, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 894-1778
Parents consistently praise Chico Christian Preschool for its caring and compassionate staff who excel at easing parental anxiety about childcare transitions. Reviews highlight strong child development across social and academic areas, family-centered values, and excellent communication with parents.
- Address
- 2801 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 879-8988
- Address
- 475 E. 5th Avenue, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 343-1516
Parents consistently praise E CENTER HS PGMS - FAIRVIEW CENTER as an excellent daycare with dedicated staff and well-organized programs. Reviews highlight the center's focus on quality care, school preparation, and child development, with children enjoying their time there.
- Address
- 290 East Ave., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 891-3092
Parents consistently praise E Center HS Pgms - Mariposa Center as an excellent facility with dedicated staff and well-structured programming. Families highlight the quality care, educational approach, and practical benefits like meals and supplies provided. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.
- Address
- 2603 Mariposa, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 343-0633
- Address
- 2205 Elm Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-3629
Castles Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming diverse environment, and focus on child development and learning. Parents report their children are well-cared for, happy, and growing academically and socially. The center has successfully retained families for multiple years and across multiple children.
- Address
- 55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 892-2273
Castles Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for dedicated staff who go above and beyond in supporting child development and growth. Parents appreciate the welcoming, diverse environment and emphasis on core values, with many having enrolled multiple children long-term. A few minor concerns were raised about meal nutrition, limited photo updates for infants, and early closing time.
- Address
- 55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 892-2273
- Address
- 2845 Esplanade, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 342-5433
Parents consistently praise Parkside Preschool & Daycare for its caring, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff members are highly responsive to individual needs, and the center emphasizes outdoor activities, nature exposure, and engaging learning experiences that prepare children well for elementary school.
- Address
- 1885 E 8th Street, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 893-5139
- Address
- 2404 Marigold Avenue, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 343-2028
These reviews appear to be for Esplanade House, a transitional housing program, not the Super Luper Cubs infant daycare center. The reviews praise the housing program for helping homeless families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency in a safe, drug-free environment.
- Address
- 181 E Shasta Ave., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 809-4893
- Address
- 181 E Shasta Ave, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 809-4893
- Address
- 1450 Springfield Dr., #219, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-8796
- Address
- 1450 Springfield Dr., #219, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-8796
- Address
- 15 Overland Ct., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-0123
Little Treasures receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's friendliness, attentiveness, and care. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational curriculum, and use of a communication app for updates. One parent reported experiencing discrimination and mistreatment.
- Address
- 2010 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 345-3415
- Address
- 481 E. 5th Ave., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 343-1516
- Address
- 1270 Eaton Rd., Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 343-9349
Enchanted Play receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who highlight warm staff, clean facilities, and good communication, but serious concerns from other parents regarding child safety and management issues.
- Address
- 3312 Esplanade, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 715-0436
Storybook Schoolhouse has highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality early childhood education, while others report serious safety incidents, staff burnout, inadequate communication about health issues, and unprofessional conduct by leadership.
- Address
- 794 E. 3rd Avenue, Chico, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-8793
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Frequently asked questions
- 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