29 Child Daycare & Preschools in Folsom, California
Browse all 29 child daycare & preschools in Folsom, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Folsom
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.
- 1Bright Beginnings Preschool - A Parent Cooperative4.78 score5(18)
450 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Bright Beginnings Preschool is a parent cooperative in Folsom with 10 five-star reviews praising its play-based learning approach and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight the experienced teachers, enriching classroom environment, and family involvement opportunities. The affordable tuition and 38-year history are additional factors parents appreciate.
Play-based learning curriculumexperienced and engaged teacherschild-centered approachaffordable tuition - 2Cadence Education INC - Willard4.74 score5(14)
640 Willard Dr., Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 176 children
Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for providing safe, nurturing care in a clean and welcoming environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple families report high satisfaction and willingness to travel significant distances to keep their children enrolled.
Caring and committed staffsafe and nurturing environmentspacious and clean facilitiesoutdoor play spaces - 3Brighton Schools-Folsom4.7 score4.9(18)
777 Levy Road, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 244 children
Brighton Schools-Folsom receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently describe feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care and report strong developmental progress and social-emotional growth.
Caring and loving teachersstrong teacher-parent relationshipsexcellent curriculum balance of academics and social responsibilitySpanish and music programs - 4Folsom Lake Montessori Academy4.67 score5(10)
196 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing Montessori environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-like atmosphere, individual attention to each child's learning needs, and strong teacher-parent communication. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally while developing meaningful bonds with teachers.
Calm and engaging learning environmentMontessori curriculumwarm and caring staffresponsive to parent concerns - 5Folsom Lake Montessori Academy4.67 score5(10)
196 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 150, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and quality Montessori curriculum. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and positive emotional and academic development of their children. The school is noted for its family-oriented culture and responsive management.
Warm and nurturing environmentprofessional and caring staffMontessori curriculumchild-centered teaching approach - 6Little Folks University4.64 score4.8(20)
801 Sibley St, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Little Folks University receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, personalized care, and a welcoming environment that makes both children and families feel valued. The center is noted for combining education with fun in a well-maintained facility with diverse activities for all age groups.
Caring and personable staffwarm home-like atmospherestrong language and social skill developmentclean and organized classrooms - 7Little Folks University4.64 score4.8(20)
801 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Little Folks University for its caring, personable staff and family-like atmosphere. Children are reported to be excited about attending, with strong development in language, social skills, and learning. The facility offers a well-organized, clean environment with diverse activities for all age groups.
Caring and dedicated staffwarm home-like atmospherestrong language and social skill developmentclean and organized classrooms - 8Kids Camp4.62 score4.8(17)
231 Blue Ravine, #400, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Building Kidz of Folsom is highly praised by parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. The center is particularly noted for integrating performing arts with academics, engaging curriculum, and strong focus on children's social-emotional development. Parents report their children are happy, engaged learners who feel safe and excited to attend daily.
Warm and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentperforming arts integrated with academicsengaging curriculum - 9The Joy Of Children4.55 score4.9(8)
412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
The Joy of Children is a highly-regarded preschool with 35 years of experience, run by twin sisters Alicia and Elaine. Parents consistently praise the caring, structured environment and the strong emotional, social, and academic development their children experience. The facility prioritizes kindness, respect, and preparing children well for kindergarten.
Loving and attentive owners/teacherslow teacher turnoverchildren feel safe and valuedstrong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten - 10Action Day Learning Center4.55 score5(6)
400 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Action Day Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable tuition, and large outdoor playground. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, direct communication, and the school's reliability in maintaining operations and following safety protocols.
Affordable tuitionlarge natural playground with treesfamily-owned with direct parent communicationcaring and compassionate staff
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Highest rated daycares in Folsom based on parent reviews
Bright Beginnings Preschool - A Parent Cooperative
450 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, CA
Bright Beginnings Preschool is a parent cooperative in Folsom with 10 five-star reviews praising its play-based learning approach and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight the experienced teachers, enriching classroom environment, and family involvement opportunities. The affordable tuition and 38-year history are additional factors parents appreciate.
Cadence Education INC - Willard
640 Willard Dr., Folsom, CA
Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for providing safe, nurturing care in a clean and welcoming environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple families report high satisfaction and willingness to travel significant distances to keep their children enrolled.
Brighton Schools-Folsom
777 Levy Road, Folsom, CA
Brighton Schools-Folsom receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently describe feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care and report strong developmental progress and social-emotional growth.
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy
196 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing Montessori environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-like atmosphere, individual attention to each child's learning needs, and strong teacher-parent communication. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally while developing meaningful bonds with teachers.
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy
196 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 150, Folsom, CA
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and quality Montessori curriculum. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and positive emotional and academic development of their children. The school is noted for its family-oriented culture and responsive management.
Little Folks University
801 Sibley St, Folsom, CA
Little Folks University receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, personalized care, and a welcoming environment that makes both children and families feel valued. The center is noted for combining education with fun in a well-maintained facility with diverse activities for all age groups.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Folsom, California
There are 29 child daycare & preschools in Folsom, California, making up 97% of the 30 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.
When choosing a daycare in Folsom, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Action Day Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable tuition, and large outdoor playground. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, direct communication, and the school's reliability in maintaining operations and following safety protocols.
- Address
- 400 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 985-0976
Bright Beginnings Preschool is a parent cooperative in Folsom with 10 five-star reviews praising its play-based learning approach and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight the experienced teachers, enriching classroom environment, and family involvement opportunities. The affordable tuition and 38-year history are additional factors parents appreciate.
- Address
- 450 Blue Ravine Rd., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-5106
Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for providing safe, nurturing care in a clean and welcoming environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with children showing strong academic and social development. Multiple families report high satisfaction and willingness to travel significant distances to keep their children enrolled.
- Address
- 640 Willard Dr., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-1031
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing Montessori environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-like atmosphere, individual attention to each child's learning needs, and strong teacher-parent communication. Children are reported to thrive academically and emotionally while developing meaningful bonds with teachers.
- Address
- 196 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 351-9448
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and quality Montessori curriculum. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and positive emotional and academic development of their children. The school is noted for its family-oriented culture and responsive management.
- Address
- 196 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 150, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 351-9448
Brighton Schools-Folsom receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently describe feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care and report strong developmental progress and social-emotional growth.
- Address
- 777 Levy Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0777
The Joy of Children is a highly-regarded preschool with 35 years of experience, run by twin sisters Alicia and Elaine. Parents consistently praise the caring, structured environment and the strong emotional, social, and academic development their children experience. The facility prioritizes kindness, respect, and preparing children well for kindergarten.
- Address
- 412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 608-9277
Building Kidz of Folsom is highly praised by parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. The center is particularly noted for integrating performing arts with academics, engaging curriculum, and strong focus on children's social-emotional development. Parents report their children are happy, engaged learners who feel safe and excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 231 Blue Ravine, #400, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 608-9900
Little Folks University receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, personalized care, and a welcoming environment that makes both children and families feel valued. The center is noted for combining education with fun in a well-maintained facility with diverse activities for all age groups.
- Address
- 801 Sibley St, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 985-7055
Parents overwhelmingly praise Little Folks University for its caring, personable staff and family-like atmosphere. Children are reported to be excited about attending, with strong development in language, social skills, and learning. The facility offers a well-organized, clean environment with diverse activities for all age groups.
- Address
- 801 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 985-7055
Parents consistently praise Cadence Education Inc - Clarksville for high-quality care, excellent curriculum, and exceptional teachers who create a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive academically and socially. Leadership is noted as professional, caring, and responsive. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong communication, community feel, and developmental progress.
- Address
- 76 Clarksville Rd., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-0224
- Address
- 250 Palladio Parkway, #1301, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 805-5961
Life Time Athletic's Folsom location offers premium fitness facilities with an integrated kids club/daycare option for up to 3 hours of supervised care. Parents praise the extensive amenities, cleanliness, helpful staff, and organized activities for children. The facility provides excellent value despite premium membership pricing ($199+/person).
- Address
- 110 Healthy Way, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 597-9100
KinderCare Learning Center in Folsom has received five 5-star reviews praising the staff's care, cleanliness, educational commitment, and daily communication with parents. However, one 1-star review documents a serious safety incident where a 5-year-old was left unattended on a bus for over two hours due to staff failing to follow protocols.
- Address
- 295 S. Lexington Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-6169
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center - Natoma for its caring, hands-on staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Children show significant developmental progress, improved social skills, and academic advancement. The center is described as welcoming, clean, and well-managed.
- Address
- 420 Natoma Station Dr., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0687
Five parents praise KinderCare Lexington Hills for exceptional care, cleanliness, staff friendliness, educational activities, and daily communication. However, one parent reported a serious safety incident where their 5-year-old was left unattended on a bus for over two hours due to staff negligence in following protocols.
- Address
- 295 S. Lexington Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-6169
- Address
- 1740 Prairie City Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0300
- Address
- 9932 Inwood Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 294-2425
- Address
- 381 South Lexington Dr, #100, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 790-8599
- Address
- 101 Hazelmere Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 984-3800
KinderCare Learning Center in Folsom has received predominantly positive reviews from parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and daily communication. However, one serious incident was reported involving a child being left unattended on a bus for over two hours due to staff failing to follow safety protocols.
- Address
- 295 S. Lexington Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-6169
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center - Natoma for its caring, hands-on staff and family-focused atmosphere. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, social skills, behavior, and academics. The center is described as providing a safe, supportive environment where staff go above and beyond.
- Address
- 420 Natoma Station Dr., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0687
- Address
- 1740 Prairie City Road, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0300
The Goddard School in Folsom receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong security measures, engaging curriculum, and excellent daily communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress across multiple areas.
- Address
- 251 Outcropping Way, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 936-0377
La Petite Academy in Folsom receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars except one 4-star review. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong academic curriculum, excellent communication through daily updates and live cameras, and a caring environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally.
- Address
- 410 Glenn Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-6137
- Address
- 101 Dean Way, Room #19, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 983-4469
- Address
- 405 Natoma Station Drive, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 985-2222
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center - Natoma for its caring, hands-on staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Children show significant developmental progress in speech, behavior, social skills, and academics. The center is highlighted for making children feel safe, well-cared-for, and treated like family.
- Address
- 420 Natoma Station Dr., Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 353-0687
- Address
- 216 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA
- Phone
- (916) 985-6034
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