Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lodi, CA
Compare 21 child daycare & preschools in Lodi. Average rating: 4.64/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lodi, California at a glance
- Programs
- 21
- Avg rating
- 4.64/5
- Parent reviews
- 82
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Lodi has 21 licensed child daycare & preschools with 82 parent reviews averaging 4.64/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95242 (avg 4.78 stars), while 95240 has the largest selection (17 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lodi
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.
- 1The Home Church4.64 score4.8(20)
11451 N. West Lane, Lodi, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
The Home Church in Lodi is a highly-rated religious facility with consistently positive reviews praising its Bible-based teachings, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong children's programs. Parents describe the pastors as caring leaders and report feeling a strong sense of family and spiritual growth. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed satisfaction with their experience.
Bible-based teachingwelcoming and friendly communitystrong pastoral leader - 2St. Peter'S Preschool4.49 score4.9(6)
2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
The available reviews do not assess St. Peter's Preschool as a daycare facility. Reviews instead focus on the affiliated Lutheran church, praising its pastor, welcoming community, and architecture. No substantive information about the preschool's educational services, staff, or child care quality is provided.
Friendly and welcoming communityWelcoming pastorBeautiful church building - 3Vinewood Community Preschool4.48 score4.7(11)
1900 W. Vine St., Lodi, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Reviews praise Vinewood Community Preschool's welcoming family atmosphere and community involvement. Parents highlight the facility's amenities and the church's supportive, faith-based environment. The center receives consistently high ratings for its people and overall atmosphere.
Family atmospherewelcoming communityfaith-based servicesfacility amenities (gym - 4Zion Child Care Center4.38 score4.5(15)
105 South Ham Lane, Lodi, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Zion Child Care Center in Lodi receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong safety practices, and positive learning environment where children are excited to attend daily.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesspacious outdoor play areaconvenient communication app - 5Lincoln Tech Academy4.31 score4.5(8)
542 E Pine Street, Lodi, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Lincoln Tech Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its structure, quality education, and supportive instructors. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about an instructor's unprofessional conduct and bus transportation delays causing tardiness.
Well-equipped facilitiestransferable course creditsaffordable tuitionsupportive staff
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Lodi
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lodi, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lodi zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95242 | 6 | 4.78 | 5 | |
| 95240 | 17 | 4.47 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lodi (20–90 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lodi based on parent reviews
St. Peter'S Preschool
2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA
The available reviews do not assess St. Peter's Preschool as a daycare facility. Reviews instead focus on the affiliated Lutheran church, praising its pastor, welcoming community, and architecture. No substantive information about the preschool's educational services, staff, or child care quality is provided.
Vinewood Community Preschool
1900 W. Vine St., Lodi, CA
Reviews praise Vinewood Community Preschool's welcoming family atmosphere and community involvement. Parents highlight the facility's amenities and the church's supportive, faith-based environment. The center receives consistently high ratings for its people and overall atmosphere.
Zion Child Care Center
105 South Ham Lane, Lodi, CA
Zion Child Care Center in Lodi receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong safety practices, and positive learning environment where children are excited to attend daily.
Lincoln Tech Academy
542 E Pine Street, Lodi, CA
Lincoln Tech Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its structure, quality education, and supportive instructors. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about an instructor's unprofessional conduct and bus transportation delays causing tardiness.
First Steps Preschool
267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA
One parent reports that all three of their children benefited greatly from the program, highlighting the staff's ability to manage difficult behavior with skill. Another reviewer praises the principal, describing them as amazing.
Little Methodist Pre-School
200 West Oak Street, Lodi, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lodi, California
There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Lodi, California, making up 91% 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 Lodi have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.66 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lodi, 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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One parent reports that all three of their children benefited greatly from the program, highlighting the staff's ability to manage difficult behavior with skill. Another reviewer praises the principal, describing them as amazing.
- Address
- 267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 334-3723
- Address
- 200 West Oak Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-5111
The available reviews do not assess St. Peter's Preschool as a daycare facility. Reviews instead focus on the affiliated Lutheran church, praising its pastor, welcoming community, and architecture. No substantive information about the preschool's educational services, staff, or child care quality is provided.
- Address
- 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 333-2225
Reviews praise Vinewood Community Preschool's welcoming family atmosphere and community involvement. Parents highlight the facility's amenities and the church's supportive, faith-based environment. The center receives consistently high ratings for its people and overall atmosphere.
- Address
- 1900 W. Vine St., Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 334-4302
Lincoln Tech Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its structure, quality education, and supportive instructors. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about an instructor's unprofessional conduct and bus transportation delays causing tardiness.
- Address
- 542 E Pine Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7252
Zion Child Care Center in Lodi receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong safety practices, and positive learning environment where children are excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 105 South Ham Lane, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 369-1919
One parent highlights the excellent, individualized care provided by the staff, though they express sadness over a specific teacher's departure. In contrast, another parent describes the center as a scam run by an arrogant director, citing non-refundable waiting list fees and a lack of genuine concern for children in favor of profit.
- Address
- 2525 S. Stockton St, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 366-1012
- Address
- 701 S. Pleasant Avenue, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-8488
- Address
- 701 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 242-9540
- Address
- 701 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 941-9100
- Address
- 2201 Scarborough Drive, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7255
- Address
- 14320 East Harney Lane, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-2087
- Address
- 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 334-2267
- Address
- 10 North Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 333-1811
- Address
- 509 E. Eden, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7233
- Address
- 701 Calaveras Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7252
- Address
- 5099 Bear Creek Road, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7252
- Address
- 751 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-7627
- Address
- 831 W. Lockford Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7292
La Petite Academy - Lodi receives consistently excellent feedback from long-term families who praise the warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, and a sense of trust and security. The center is recommended as a reliable, second-home-like facility for children from infancy through school age.
- Address
- 1910 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 368-0303
- Address
- 721 Calaveras Street, Lodi, CA
- Phone
- (209) 331-7252
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- 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
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