
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Oakdale. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Oakdale has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 88% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95361 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
1501 Magnolia Street, Oakdale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Heritage School of Discovery receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and child-centered approach. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, particularly in social skills, confidence, and language development. The school's emphasis on outdoor discovery play, creative expression, and hands-on learning combined with excellent parent communication via daily photos and updates creates a welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
246 West F Street, Oakdale, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Crisis Center-Guardian House as a highly supportive community resource with kind and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's comprehensive programs, counseling services, and educational activities that have positively impacted their families. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and instrumental in helping families feel accepted and connected to their local community.
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Oakdale
Average ratings by facility type in Oakdale, based on parent reviews
Oakdale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95361 | 8 | 4.8 | 7 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Oakdale (24–60 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Highest rated daycares in Oakdale based on parent reviews
1501 Magnolia Street, Oakdale, CA
Heritage School of Discovery receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and child-centered approach. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, particularly in social skills, confidence, and language development. The school's emphasis on outdoor discovery play, creative expression, and hands-on learning combined with excellent parent communication via daily photos and updates creates a welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
1480 Poplar Avenue, Oakdale, CA
Parents highlight the warm, attentive, and dedicated staff, noting that their children feel safe, loved, and engaged with frequent take-home projects. The flexible operating hours are particularly valued by families with demanding schedules, allowing staff to build close, friendly relationships with both children and parents.
1351 East G Street, Oakdale, CA
Parents highlight the facility as a clean, Christian-based preschool with friendly and nurturing staff that creates a happy, home-like environment. Reviewers note positive impacts on children's confidence, language, and social skills, alongside effective communication with parents.
246 West F Street, Oakdale, CA
Parents consistently praise Children's Crisis Center-Guardian House as a highly supportive community resource with kind and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's comprehensive programs, counseling services, and educational activities that have positively impacted their families. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and instrumental in helping families feel accepted and connected to their local community.
140 Johnson Avenue, Oakdale, CA
Reviewers highlight Mr. Pat and Miss Linda as wonderful providers who create a structured environment that teaches manners and ethics. Parents express high confidence in their care, noting that the staff loves every child and provides a fantastic experience.
345 N. 6th Avenue, Oakdale, CA
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Oakdale, California, making up 88% of the 8 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 Oakdale have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 88% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Oakdale, 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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Parents highlight the warm, attentive, and dedicated staff, noting that their children feel safe, loved, and engaged with frequent take-home projects. The flexible operating hours are particularly valued by families with demanding schedules, allowing staff to build close, friendly relationships with both children and parents.
Reviewers highlight Mr. Pat and Miss Linda as wonderful providers who create a structured environment that teaches manners and ethics. Parents express high confidence in their care, noting that the staff loves every child and provides a fantastic experience.
Parents highlight the facility as a clean, Christian-based preschool with friendly and nurturing staff that creates a happy, home-like environment. Reviewers note positive impacts on children's confidence, language, and social skills, alongside effective communication with parents.
Heritage School of Discovery receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and child-centered approach. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, particularly in social skills, confidence, and language development. The school's emphasis on outdoor discovery play, creative expression, and hands-on learning combined with excellent parent communication via daily photos and updates creates a welcoming environment where children are genuinely excited to attend.
Parents consistently praise Children's Crisis Center-Guardian House as a highly supportive community resource with kind and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's comprehensive programs, counseling services, and educational activities that have positively impacted their families. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and instrumental in helping families feel accepted and connected to their local community.
Parents highlight the school as a clean, loving, and fun environment that successfully prepares children for kindergarten, with multiple families expressing high satisfaction. Conversely, one parent reports a negative experience involving a teacher who lacked patience and empathy, citing rigid expectations and an inability to accommodate a child's need to explore on the first day.
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