How do I choose the right daycare in Rancho Cucamonga?

When choosing a daycare in Rancho Cucamonga, 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

What types of daycare are available in Rancho Cucamonga?

Rancho Cucamonga offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga, California (15 Results)

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 Rancho Cucamonga for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rancho Cucamonga

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.

Mountainview Christian Preschool

4.56 score

4.7(20)

7986 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Parents praise Mountainview Christian Preschool for its welcoming atmosphere, compassionate childcare staff, and safe environment where children are happy to attend. The church community is described as loving, inclusive, and family-oriented with biblically-based teachings delivered by engaged pastors. Parents consistently report feeling welcomed and building meaningful friendships within the congregation.

Outstanding childcare staffsafe environmentchildren enjoy attendingwelcoming and warm atmosphere

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center

4.56 score

4.7(20)

7390 Ellena West, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Tutor Time Rancho Cucamonga receives universal 5-star praise from parents who report their children are safe, happy, and well-cared for by dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the center's clean facilities, strong communication, educational activities, and teachers who genuinely care for each child's development and wellbeing.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitiesstrong parent communicationeducational activities and field trips

Rancho Heritage School

4.53 score

4.9(7)

9488 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 85 children

Rancho Heritage School receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing staff and stimulating learning environment. Parents highlight the school's focus on education, safety, clear communication, and strong bonds children form with teachers. Multiple families report their children have thrived developmentally and enjoy attending daily.

Warm and nurturing staffsafe facilitiesengaging classrooms and outdoor areasstrong teacher-child relationships

Good Steward Day Care

3.78 score

3.7(14)

9229 Utica Avenue Ste.130-160, Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Good Steward Day Care receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the Christian environment, caring staff, and affordable pricing. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with staff who genuinely love and support the students. The facility is described as a hidden gem with a family-like atmosphere and transparent communication.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and loving teachersaffordable pricingfamily atmosphere

Child Daycare & Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga, California

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Rancho Cucamonga, California, making up 71% of the 21 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 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 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Rancho Cucamonga, California, out of 21 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 Rancho Cucamonga, 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

Rancho Cucamonga offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Rancho Cucamonga for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Rancho Cucamonga 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.

15 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rancho Cucamonga

Top Rated

Mountainview Christian Preschool

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center

Abundant Preschool Of Learning

Montessori School House

Montessori Academy

Rainbow Children'S Center

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