How do I choose the right daycare in Porterville?

When choosing a daycare in Porterville, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Porterville, California (18 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Porterville?

Porterville offers several types of childcare facilities: CENTER BASED — 18 facilities RELIGIOUS FACILITY — 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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

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 Porterville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Porterville

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.

Happy Hearts Children'S Center

4.55 score

5(6)

111 N. Villa, PORTERVILLE, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

Happy Hearts Children's Center in Porterville receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the experienced director Mrs. Holly and caring, trustworthy staff who prepare children well for kindergarten while creating a family-like environment.

Experienced and compassionate directorcaring staffkindergarten preparationfamily-like atmosphere

Porterville College Child Development Center

4.38 score

4.5(16)

100 E. College, PORTERVILLE, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

This appears to be a data collection error, as the reviews are for Porterville College (a higher education institution) rather than the Porterville College Child Development Center. The college reviews are uniformly positive, praising campus cleanliness, supportive staff, and small class sizes, though they do not evaluate childcare services.

Clean campussupportive staffsmall class sizesaccessible professors

Porterville Ed. Complex Cdc

3.48 score

3.1(7)

914 Pioneer Avenue, PORTERVILLE, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

Reviews are mixed with significant concerns. Some parents report a clean facility with caring staff, while others allege serious issues including staff being dismissive of children's questions and serious allegations of abusive behavior that warrant investigation.

Clean facilitycaring and genuinely attentive stafffriendly people

Porterville Child Development Center

3.48 score

3.1(7)

254 West Orange, PORTERVILLE, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Porterville Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report a clean facility with caring staff who show genuine interest in children, others describe serious allegations of staff abuse, lack of experience with special needs, and inappropriate behavior toward children. The facility has a 3.1/5 Google rating with highly polarized feedback.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffgenuine interest in children's wellbeingfriendly people

Child Daycare & Preschools in Porterville, California

There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Porterville, California, making up 95% 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.

When choosing a daycare in Porterville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 18 child daycare & preschools daycares in Porterville, California, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Porterville, 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

Porterville offers several types of childcare facilities:

CENTER BASED — 18 facilities
RELIGIOUS FACILITY — 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 Porterville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Porterville 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.

18 Child Daycare & Preschools in Porterville, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Porterville

Top Rated

Happy Hearts Children'S Center

Porterville College Child Development Center

Plano Avenue Preschool-Pusd

Sunny Acres

Family F.O.C.U.S.

Hoops Preschool

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