Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oroville, CA
Compare 16 child daycare & preschools in Oroville. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Oroville, California at a glance
- Programs
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 87
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Oroville has 16 licensed child daycare & preschools with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 95965 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oroville
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.
- 1Butte College Child Development Center4.32 score4.4(20)
3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Note: Most reviews appear to be about Butte College rather than the Child Development Center specifically. One parent mentioned their son attended the on-campus daycare for 2 years at no cost and loved the teachers and friends there. Overall campus is praised for beauty, supportive staff, and resources.
Beautiful campussupportive staffon-campus daycare availablecost-free childcare option mentioned - 2Feather River Rec. & Park Dist. - Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
1875 Feather River Boulevard, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children
Parents consistently praise Feather River Rec. & Park District for its gymnastics classes, recreational activities, and facility quality. The preschool program is mentioned positively as a high-quality offering. Staff are described as polite, welcoming, and effective with children.
Excellent gymnastics instruction and coachesclean and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming front office and entrance areasvariety of activities and classes (science - 3A Bright Starr Preschool & Daycare4.25 score4.5(5)
5597 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
A BRIGHT STARR PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE in Oroville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe environment, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staffing levels, staff attitude, lack of educational structure, and safety issues including bullying and injuries.
Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentaffordable pricingfun and learning-based activities - 4First United Methodist Church Preschool4.25 score4.4(8)
45 Acacia Avenue, Oroville, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children
First United Methodist Church Preschool in Oroville receives positive feedback from visitors and families. Reviews highlight the facility's welcoming environment and quality of services, though most comments focus on the church itself rather than specific preschool experiences.
Great preschoolnice facilitybeautiful sanctuarygood pastor - 5Barton'S Nursery School4.06 score4.1(8)
645 Pomona Ave, Oroville, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 41 children
Barton's Nursery School receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising cleanliness, responsive staff, caring environment, and children's enthusiasm. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, confinement practices, physical discipline by staff, and alleged emotional abuse.
Clean facilityattentive staff communication about children's daily activitieskind and caring staffchildren enthusiastic about attending - 6E Center Hs Pgms - Boulder Creek Ctr.3.53 score3.4(18)
675 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents praise E Center HS Pgms for its safe, comfortable environment and helpful, professional management. The facility offers amenities like a pool and Head Start program. Some concerns are raised about affordability and crowding.
Safe environmenthelpful and professional staffaffordable pricingpool and basketball court
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Oroville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Oroville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Oroville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95965 | 11 | 4.3 | 3 | |
| 95966 | 8 | 4.22 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Oroville (16–100 children)
Small
up to 30 children
11
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Oroville based on parent reviews
Butte College Child Development Center
3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA
Note: Most reviews appear to be about Butte College rather than the Child Development Center specifically. One parent mentioned their son attended the on-campus daycare for 2 years at no cost and loved the teachers and friends there. Overall campus is praised for beauty, supportive staff, and resources.
Feather River Rec. & Park Dist. - Preschool
1875 Feather River Boulevard, Oroville, CA
Parents consistently praise Feather River Rec. & Park District for its gymnastics classes, recreational activities, and facility quality. The preschool program is mentioned positively as a high-quality offering. Staff are described as polite, welcoming, and effective with children.
Eastside Children'S Center
2775 Yard Street, Oroville, CA
A Bright Starr Preschool & Daycare
5597 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA
A BRIGHT STARR PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE in Oroville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe environment, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staffing levels, staff attitude, lack of educational structure, and safety issues including bullying and injuries.
Tlc Preschool
2075 Poplar Ave., Oroville, CA
E Center Hs Pgms - Prospect
2060 2nd Street, Oroville, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oroville, California
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Oroville, California, making up 84% of the 19 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 Oroville have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Oroville, 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 Oroville
Showing 16 results
- Address
- 2060 2nd Street, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 538-2330
- Address
- 2075 Poplar Ave., Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 538-2950
- Address
- 1650 Robinson St., Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-6650
- Address
- 2775 Yard Street, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 532-5734
A BRIGHT STARR PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE in Oroville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe environment, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staffing levels, staff attitude, lack of educational structure, and safety issues including bullying and injuries.
- Address
- 5597 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-7160
Note: Most reviews appear to be about Butte College rather than the Child Development Center specifically. One parent mentioned their son attended the on-campus daycare for 2 years at no cost and loved the teachers and friends there. Overall campus is praised for beauty, supportive staff, and resources.
- Address
- 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 895-2865
Parents consistently praise Feather River Rec. & Park District for its gymnastics classes, recreational activities, and facility quality. The preschool program is mentioned positively as a high-quality offering. Staff are described as polite, welcoming, and effective with children.
- Address
- 1875 Feather River Boulevard, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-1043
- Address
- 5727 Autrey Lane, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-1560
- Address
- 1325 Pomona Avenue, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-0188
- Address
- 1295 Pomona, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-0188
Parents praise E Center HS Pgms for its safe, comfortable environment and helpful, professional management. The facility offers amenities like a pool and Head Start program. Some concerns are raised about affordability and crowding.
- Address
- 675 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 538-8330
One parent highlights the facility's ability to accommodate a child with significant medical challenges, resulting in greater happiness for their daughter. In contrast, another review details severe concerns regarding staff behavior, including alleged abuse, confidentiality breaches, and hostile interactions with an autistic child. A third comment notes that the center offers diverse services but does not operate as a standard school.
- Address
- 2900 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 693-2307
- Address
- 615 Pomona, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-2434
- Address
- 2255 Las Plumas Avenue, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 532-5890
- Address
- 3785 Olive Hwy, Rms, #3 & #5, Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-2888
- Address
- 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd., Oroville, CA
- Phone
- (530) 533-4074
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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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- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities