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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Claremont, CA

Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Claremont. Average rating: 4.69/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Claremont, California at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.69/5
Parent reviews
118
Top rated (4.5+)
9

Claremont has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 118 parent reviews averaging 4.69/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 82% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91711 zip code, averaging 4.69 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Claremont

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
    Claremont United Church Of Christ Ecc
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    233 W Harrison Ave, Claremont, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 64 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for a church facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise Claremont United Church of Christ as a welcoming, progressive Protestant congregation with engaging pastors, excellent music programs, and strong community support. Parents appreciate the inclusive environment and quality children's ministry.

    Welcoming and inclusive communityprogressive valuesengaging sermonsexcellent music and choir
  2. 2
    Claremont United Church Of Christ-Early Childhood
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    233 W. Harrison, Claremont, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 32 children

    NOTE: These reviews are for the church facility, not the daycare program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming, progressive community and quality services, but contain no information about early childhood care or educational programs.

    Inclusive and affirming communityengaged pastorsquality sermons and musicchildren's ministry offerings
  3. 3
    International Montessori School Of Claremont
    4.45 score
    4.7(9)

    341 W. San Jose Avenue, Claremont, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    International Montessori School of Claremont receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, genuine Montessori approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development alongside academics. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about supervision ratios, safety incidents, record-keeping practices, and educational regression. The school has a 4.7/5 Google rating with 9 recent reviews.

    Certified Montessori educationcaring and accommodating staffindividual attention to student needssocio-emotional learning support
  4. 4
    Ability First
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    480 South Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Ability First Claremont is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff and comprehensive programming. Parents consistently highlight the caring, compassionate team members and the variety of activities including swimming, therapy, arts and crafts. Children show notable improvements in behavior and social skills, with families expressing strong trust and gratitude for the facility.

    Staff professionalism and compassionswimming pool and physical therapy programsstructured activitieschild development improvements

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Claremont

4.5 - 5.0
9
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.63avg rating
13 daycares · 7 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Claremont zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9171119
4.69
9

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Claremont (12–132 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

10

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Claremont based on parent reviews

International Montessori School Of Claremont

4.7(9)

341 W. San Jose Avenue, Claremont, CA

International Montessori School of Claremont receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, genuine Montessori approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development alongside academics. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about supervision ratios, safety incidents, record-keeping practices, and educational regression. The school has a 4.7/5 Google rating with 9 recent reviews.

Certified Montessori educationcaring and accommodating staffindividual attention to student needs

Ability First

4.5(20)

480 South Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA

Ability First Claremont is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff and comprehensive programming. Parents consistently highlight the caring, compassionate team members and the variety of activities including swimming, therapy, arts and crafts. Children show notable improvements in behavior and social skills, with families expressing strong trust and gratitude for the facility.

Staff professionalism and compassionswimming pool and physical therapy programsstructured activities

Claremont Abc For Me Preschool

5(3)

1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont, CA

Parents describe a deeply caring environment where staff, including Director Adetayo Ilori-Akiwowo, treat children like their own. Reviewers highlight significant developmental gains, including potty training, speech therapy for delays, and English language acquisition for non-native speakers. The program is praised for its creative, hands-on curriculum and engaging social and emotional learning opportunities.

Caring and dedicated staffeffective potty training supportspeech delay assistance

International Montessori Preschool

4.2(4)

211 E. Arrow Hwy, Claremont, CA

Several parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, safety, and individualized support that helped special needs children thrive and enjoy daily attendance. However, one former family reports serious issues including inconsistent supervision ratios, unrecorded attendance, physical injuries, and educational regression despite reported concerns.

supportive staffsafety focusindividualized attention

Kinder Kountry Academy

4(1)

456 W. San Jose Ave., #B, Claremont, CA

The Children'S School At Claremont Mckenna Colleg

5

654 E. 6th Street, Claremont, CA

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Daycare types in Claremont

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 2

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Claremont, California

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Claremont, California, making up 68% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Claremont have an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 82% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 118 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Claremont, 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 Claremont

Showing 13 results

The Children'S School At Claremont Mckenna Colleg
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
654 E. 6th Street, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-8086
Claremont Abc For Me Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe a deeply caring environment where staff, including Director Adetayo Ilori-Akiwowo, treat children like their own. Reviewers highlight significant developmental gains, including potty training, speech therapy for delays, and English language acquisition for non-native speakers. The program is praised for its creative, hands-on curriculum and engaging social and emotional learning opportunities.

Caring and dedicated staffeffective potty training supportspeech delay assistance
Address
1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 730-7181
The Seedling School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1035 W. Harrison Avenue, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 626-5681
International Montessori School Of Claremont
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

International Montessori School of Claremont receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, genuine Montessori approach, and strong focus on socio-emotional development alongside academics. However, one detailed review raises serious concerns about supervision ratios, safety incidents, record-keeping practices, and educational regression. The school has a 4.7/5 Google rating with 9 recent reviews.

Certified Montessori educationcaring and accommodating staffindividual attention to student needs
Address
341 W. San Jose Avenue, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-1313
Ability First
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Ability First Claremont is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff and comprehensive programming. Parents consistently highlight the caring, compassionate team members and the variety of activities including swimming, therapy, arts and crafts. Children show notable improvements in behavior and social skills, with families expressing strong trust and gratitude for the facility.

Staff professionalism and compassionswimming pool and physical therapy programsstructured activities
Address
480 South Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-4727
International Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, safety, and individualized support that helped special needs children thrive and enjoy daily attendance. However, one former family reports serious issues including inconsistent supervision ratios, unrecorded attendance, physical injuries, and educational regression despite reported concerns.

supportive staffsafety focusindividualized attention
Address
211 E. Arrow Hwy, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 399-9222
Kinder Kountry Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
456 W. San Jose Ave., #B, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-0226
Claremont Usd-Sumner/Danbury State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1745 Lynoak Dr, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 398-0373
Mt View Preschool/Claremont Unified School Dist.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
851 Santa Clara Avenue, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 398-0308
Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy Claremont receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong educational curriculum, developmental progress in their children, and comfortable transitions from infancy through kindergarten. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and accommodating to individual family needs.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like atmospherestrong curriculum and academic
Address
663 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 621-5112
Prestige Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Prestige Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, personalized attention to each child, high-quality curriculum, and strong communication through daily reports and photos. The facility offers enriching activities, optional extracurriculars, and support with developmental milestones like potty training.

Knowledgeable and caring staff who know children by namepersonalized attentionquality daily activities
Address
520 W. Baseline Avenue, Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 399-0081
Western Christian Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3105 Padua Ave., Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 624-8291
Vista Del Valle/Claremont Unified School Dist.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
550 Vista Dr., Claremont, CA
Phone
(909) 398-0373

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Claremont, California, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Claremont have an average Google rating of 4.69 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 82% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Claremont, 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
Claremont offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Claremont for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Claremont 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.