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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oakhurst, CA

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Oakhurst. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oakhurst, California at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Oakhurst offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.95/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93644 zip code, averaging 4.95 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oakhurst

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
    Oakhurst Lutheran Church
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    39255 Black Road, Oakhurst, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 21 children

    Reviews praise Oakhurst Lutheran Church as a welcoming and compassionate faith community with creative worship experiences and caring pastoral leadership. Parents appreciate the supportive environment and meaningful spiritual programs offered.

    Welcoming and friendly communitycompassionate pastoral carecreative worship servicesmeaningful spiritual programs
  2. 2
    Indian Springs Children'S Center
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    40088 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Indian Springs Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, loving atmosphere and dedicated staff led by longtime owner Jean Boren. Most reviewers highlight quality care, educational support, and nutritious meals. One parent reported concerns about facility conditions, screen time, and food quality.

    warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and loving staffexperienced owner (20+ years)homework help

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Oakhurst

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.93avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oakhurst zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
936445
4.95
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oakhurst (15–84 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oakhurst based on parent reviews

Indian Springs Children'S Center

4.8(7)

40088 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst, CA

Indian Springs Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, loving atmosphere and dedicated staff led by longtime owner Jean Boren. Most reviewers highlight quality care, educational support, and nutritious meals. One parent reported concerns about facility conditions, screen time, and food quality.

warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and loving staffexperienced owner (20+ years)

Joyful Noise Child Development Center

5(3)

40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA

Parents describe Joyful Noise Child Development Center as an excellent facility with reasonable pricing and fantastic owners. Reviewers highlight the teachers as wonderful and gentle, noting that children are well-behaved and enjoy the fun activities provided.

AMAZING facilitieswonderful stafffantastic owners

Sierra Children'S Center

5(1)

49495 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA

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Daycare types in Oakhurst

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Oakhurst, California

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Oakhurst, California, making up 60% of the 5 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 Oakhurst have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst

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Joyful Noise Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Joyful Noise Child Development Center as an excellent facility with reasonable pricing and fantastic owners. Reviewers highlight the teachers as wonderful and gentle, noting that children are well-behaved and enjoy the fun activities provided.

AMAZING facilitieswonderful stafffantastic owners
Address
40299 Hwy 49, Oakhurst, CA
Phone
(559) 683-8663
Sierra Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
49495 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA
Phone
(559) 642-1591
Indian Springs Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Indian Springs Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the warm, loving atmosphere and dedicated staff led by longtime owner Jean Boren. Most reviewers highlight quality care, educational support, and nutritious meals. One parent reported concerns about facility conditions, screen time, and food quality.

warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and loving staffexperienced owner (20+ years)
Address
40088 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst, CA
Phone
(559) 683-7654

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oakhurst, California, out of 5 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 Oakhurst have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oakhurst, 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
Oakhurst offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Oakhurst for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oakhurst 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.