Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Eureka, CA
Compare 16 child daycare & preschools in Eureka. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Eureka, California at a glance
- Programs
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.51/5
- Parent reviews
- 84
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Eureka has 16 licensed child daycare & preschools with 84 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95503 (avg 4.87 stars), while 95501 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eureka
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 Cottage Infant Center4.33 score4.5(10)
900 Hodgson Street, Eureka, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Children's Cottage Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring staff who provide personalized attention and regular communication with parents. The facility offers engaging activities, outdoor space, and a warm community environment. However, a small number of older reviews raise concerns about overcrowding, staff qualifications, and strict enrollment policies with no trial period.
Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention to children's needsregular photo/text updates to parentsclean facility - 2Kids Unlimited Child Care Center4.13 score4.2(10)
2020 Campton Road, Suite A, Eureka, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Kids Unlimited receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the structured environment, caring staff, and child development outcomes. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about teacher turnover and alleged lack of support for children with special needs.
Kind and attentive staffstrong structure and organizationage-appropriate activitieswarm nurturing environment - 3College Of The Redwoods-Child Development Center3.92 score3.9(20)
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for College of the Redwoods community college, not the Child Development Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the institution's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and course variety, though some express frustration with online-only textbook ordering.
Beautiful campusexceptional teachersaffordable tuitionwide variety of classes - 4College Of The Redwoods-Child Dev Ctr-Inf/Toddler3.92 score3.9(20)
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Reviews appear to be for College of the Redwoods community college rather than the child development center. Reviewers praise the beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and variety of classes offered. The main complaint involves the lack of a physical bookstore.
Beautiful campus locationexcellent instructorsaffordable tuitionwide class selection
Rating Distribution
Based on 15 daycares with Google ratings in Eureka
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Eureka, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Eureka zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95503 | 7 | 4.87 | 5 | |
| 95501 | 14 | 4.07 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Eureka (12–75 children)
Small
up to 30 children
14
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Eureka based on parent reviews
Little Learners Eureka
2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
Parents highlight the center's warm and professional staff, robust security measures, and engaging age-appropriate curriculum. One family notes their child's academic success and long-term satisfaction from infancy through preschool, while another praises the seamless communication via the Brightwheel app.
Little Peoples Corner Preschool/Day Care
3844 Walnut Drive, #C, Eureka, CA
A few parents highlight the staff's deep dedication and supportive nature, noting that they go above and beyond to help children adjust. One family specifically appreciates the positive summer camp experience and the community feel of the center.
Little Learners Eureka Infant And Toddler
2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
Parents highlight the center's secure, nurturing environment and engaging curriculum, noting that staff dedication and seamless app-based communication foster strong parent-child connections. One family reports that the program effectively prepared their child for grade school, resulting in academic advantages that persist into elementary school.
Children'S Cottage Infant Center
900 Hodgson Street, Eureka, CA
Children's Cottage Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring staff who provide personalized attention and regular communication with parents. The facility offers engaging activities, outdoor space, and a warm community environment. However, a small number of older reviews raise concerns about overcrowding, staff qualifications, and strict enrollment policies with no trial period.
Play And Learn - Preschool
4865 Hidden Meadows Lane, Eureka, CA
Sweet Peas Learning Center
3302 T Street, Eureka, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Eureka, California
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Eureka, California, making up 70% of the 23 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 Eureka have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 15 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 84 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Eureka, 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 Eureka
Showing 16 results
- Address
- 2900 Harris Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 444-9623
- Address
- 4865 Hidden Meadows Lane, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 442-4855
Parents highlight the center's warm and professional staff, robust security measures, and engaging age-appropriate curriculum. One family notes their child's academic success and long-term satisfaction from infancy through preschool, while another praises the seamless communication via the Brightwheel app.
- Address
- 2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 798-6085
A few parents highlight the staff's deep dedication and supportive nature, noting that they go above and beyond to help children adjust. One family specifically appreciates the positive summer camp experience and the community feel of the center.
- Address
- 3844 Walnut Drive, #C, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 445-0339
Parents highlight the center's secure, nurturing environment and engaging curriculum, noting that staff dedication and seamless app-based communication foster strong parent-child connections. One family reports that the program effectively prepared their child for grade school, resulting in academic advantages that persist into elementary school.
- Address
- 2725 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 834-9211
- Address
- 3302 T Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 441-4947
Children's Cottage Infant Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising dedicated, caring staff who provide personalized attention and regular communication with parents. The facility offers engaging activities, outdoor space, and a warm community environment. However, a small number of older reviews raise concerns about overcrowding, staff qualifications, and strict enrollment policies with no trial period.
- Address
- 900 Hodgson Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 445-8119
Kids Unlimited receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the structured environment, caring staff, and child development outcomes. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about teacher turnover and alleged lack of support for children with special needs.
- Address
- 2020 Campton Road, Suite A, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 834-4876
- Address
- 3400 Erie Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 444-0433
Note: Reviews appear to be for College of the Redwoods community college, not the Child Development Center daycare program. Reviewers praise the institution's beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and course variety, though some express frustration with online-only textbook ordering.
- Address
- 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 476-4337
Reviews appear to be for College of the Redwoods community college rather than the child development center. Reviewers praise the beautiful campus, quality instruction, affordable tuition, and variety of classes offered. The main complaint involves the lack of a physical bookstore.
- Address
- 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 476-4337
One parent highlights the wonderful atmosphere and teachers, while two others express serious concerns regarding staff training, high turnover, and a lack of trauma-informed care. These conflicting experiences result in a split opinion between the quality of the environment and the stability of the staff.
- Address
- 719 Creighton Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 441-2498
- Address
- 2060 Ridgewood Drive, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 441-3980
- Address
- 1807 Harrison Avenue, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 445-4383
- Address
- 3100 Park Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 441-2482
- Address
- 115 Henderson Street, Eureka, CA
- Phone
- (707) 443-7705
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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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
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