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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in Rancho Cucamonga. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Rancho Cucamonga, California at a glance

Programs
15
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
110
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Rancho Cucamonga has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 110 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 91730 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Rancho Cucamonga

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Rancho Cucamonga, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.45avg rating
15 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.9avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Rancho Cucamonga zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9173015
4.37
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Rancho Cucamonga (20–168 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

9

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rancho Cucamonga based on parent reviews

Mountainview Christian Preschool

4.7(20)

7986 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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 attending

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center

4.7(20)

7390 Ellena West, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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 communication

Abundant Preschool Of Learning

5(3)

10900 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Parents highlight the engaging and creative activities, noting that children enjoy the program and learn significantly. The staff, including Ms. Robin, are described as friendly, caring, and aligned with the center's values, fostering a safe and warm environment for spiritual and academic growth.

Creative and fun activitiesfriendly and caring staffsafe and warm environment

Montessori School House

5(2)

8968 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Montessori Academy

5(1)

7135 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Rainbow Children'S Center

4.5(2)

9817 Baseline Road, Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Daycare types in Rancho Cucamonga

Child Daycare & Preschools 15Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 5

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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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Rancho Cucamonga have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 110 parent reviews.

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga

Showing 15 results

Montessori School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8968 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-8733
Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7135 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 941-9200
Abundant Preschool Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the engaging and creative activities, noting that children enjoy the program and learn significantly. The staff, including Ms. Robin, are described as friendly, caring, and aligned with the center's values, fostering a safe and warm environment for spiritual and academic growth.

Creative and fun activitiesfriendly and caring staffsafe and warm environment
Address
10900 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 987-7110
Mountainview Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 attending
Address
7986 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-8432
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 communication
Address
7390 Ellena West, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-8311
Rainbow Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9817 Baseline Road, Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 484-5797
Good Steward Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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 pricing
Address
9229 Utica Avenue Ste.130-160, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 948-0016
Sbcss-Little Bears State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
8677 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 980-1318
Cucamonga State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8677 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 980-1318
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Rancho Cucamonga for its caring, professional staff and positive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Ashley's leadership, staff kindness, educational activities, and transparent communication. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.

caring and gentle staffprofessional director Ashleytransparent communication about child progress
Address
11249 Baseline Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 581-0944
Maof Villa De Ninos Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

MAOF Villa de Ninos has mixed reviews. Several parents praise the staff, but one detailed negative review alleges neglect, inadequate bathroom supervision of a potty-trained child, ignored requests for water, signs of mistreatment, potential racial discrimination, and insufficient feeding.

Staff described as amazing and greatfacility described as nice
Address
9999 Feron Blvd., Suite B, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 484-1903
Montessori Of Rancho Cucamonga
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10110 Church Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 944-6500
Sbcss Los Amigos State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8498 E 9th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 946-4807
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10420 Alta Loma Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 484-8899
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center in Rancho Cucamonga receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewed families praise the caring staff, clean facility, developmental progress of their children, and live video monitoring capabilities. Parents describe the center as providing a safe, nurturing environment with strong communication and age-appropriate learning activities.

Caring and attentive stafflive video streaming appclean and organized facility
Address
10420 Alta Loma Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Phone
(909) 484-8899

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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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Rancho Cucamonga have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 78% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.