Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Riverside, CA
Compare 70 child daycare & preschools in Riverside. Average rating: 4.36/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Riverside, California at a glance
- Programs
- 70
- Avg rating
- 4.36/5
- Parent reviews
- 535
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 31
Riverside has 70 licensed child daycare & preschools with 535 parent reviews averaging 4.36/5.31 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 66% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 92507 (avg 4.95 stars), while 92506 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Riverside
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.
- 1Fsa-Alvord Cdc4.8 score5(20)
8230 Wells Ave., Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
FSA-ALVORD CDC in Riverside receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show visible growth and development. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and return for younger children, indicating strong satisfaction and trust in the center.
Caring and patient teacherspositive welcoming atmospherechild development and growthengaging activities and learning opportunities - 2Kids Time Montessori4.74 score5(14)
5524 Grand Avenue, Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Kids Time Montessori in Riverside receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, individualized Montessori approach, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement, academic skills, and emotional growth. The facility is consistently described as a safe, loving second home for children.
Patient and caring teachers (Ms. LeoMs. Tanya)passionate and professional director (Ms. Renuka)Montessori-based hands-on learning - 3Fsa-Magnolia Cdc4.64 score4.8(20)
8172 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children
FSA-Magnolia CDC receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff and safe learning environment, with particular appreciation for communication about their children's progress and development. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and show no signs of wanting to leave.
Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication with parentssafe environmentdevelopmental learning activities - 4Grove Community Church Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 192 children
Grove Community Church Preschool receives consistently positive reviews from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, clean and professional childcare, and family-friendly environment. Parents highlight the church's strong community involvement and spiritual education as key strengths.
welcoming atmosphereclean and professional childcarefamily-oriented programsstrong pastoral leadership - 5Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside Ca4.56 score4.7(20)
19743 Lurin Avenue, Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse of Riverside for its caring, professional staff who treat children with genuine kindness and attention. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, educational activities, and daily communication via video feeds and reports. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's development, learning, and social skills.
Caring and dedicated staffclean and organized facilitydaily reports and live video accessstrong curriculum and educational activities - 6Little Stars Preschool4.55 score5(6)
5123 La Sierra Avenue, Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Little Stars Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children have attended for varying lengths of time. Parents praise the caring teachers, developmental progress, and supportive environment, with many noting significant milestones achieved including potty training, speech improvement, and academic readiness for kindergarten.
Warm and loving staffdevelopmental support for speech delayspotty training assistanceacademic skill building (alphabet - 7The Growing Place Too4.5 score5(5)
4259 Jurupa Avenue, Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children
The Growing Place Too receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Parents highlight the caring and devoted staff who create a supportive community that fosters learning and individual development. Multiple parents report their children have excelled and transitioned successfully to elementary school.
Caring and devoted staffnurturing environmentstrong community feelchildren excel academically - 8Temple Beth El Child Development Center4.49 score4.7(12)
2675 Central Ave, Riverside, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 62 children
Temple Beth El Child Development Center in Riverside receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on caring and dedicated teachers who provide a loving, nurturing environment that supports children's academic and social development. Parents report feeling at peace leaving their children in the center's care and note visible progress in their children's learning and communication skills.
Caring and dedicated teachersnurturing environmentacademic and social skill developmentwell-organized classrooms - 9Temple Beth El Child Development Center4.49 score4.7(12)
2675 Central Avenue, Riverside, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 140 children
Temple Beth El Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, the school's advanced curriculum for young learners, and the sense of community and peace they feel leaving their children there. The facility appears to blend religious values with quality early childhood education.
Caring and loving teachersadvanced learning environmentorganized classroomsattentive to individual child needs - 10Nati Fuentes Centro De Ninos4.49 score4.9(6)
2010 Martin Luther King Blvd, Riverside, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Parents consistently praise NATI FUENTES CENTRO DE NINOS for its caring, supportive staff who go above and beyond in nurturing children academically, emotionally, and socially. Reviewers highlight the secure environment, quality education, and strong teacher-family relationships that provide peace of mind. Multiple parents express gratitude for the center's role in preparing children for kindergarten and supporting families during challenging times.
caring and supportive teachersacademic preparation for kindergartenemotional and social skills developmentsecure facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 47 daycares with Google ratings in Riverside
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 535 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Riverside, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Riverside zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92507 | 11 | 4.95 | 2 | |
| 92505 | 9 | 4.74 | 5 | |
| 92508 | 9 | 4.7 | 3 | |
| 92504 | 19 | 4.64 | 6 | |
| 92501 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 | |
| 92509 | 6 | 4.42 | 2 | |
| 92506 | 20 | 4.2 | 7 | |
| 92503 | 16 | 3.92 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Riverside (14–220 children)
Small
up to 30 children
31
Medium
31–75 children
38
Large
76–150 children
21
Very Large
150+ children
5
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Riverside based on parent reviews
Fsa-Alvord Cdc
8230 Wells Ave., Riverside, CA
FSA-ALVORD CDC in Riverside receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show visible growth and development. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and return for younger children, indicating strong satisfaction and trust in the center.
Kids Time Montessori
5524 Grand Avenue, Riverside, CA
Kids Time Montessori in Riverside receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, individualized Montessori approach, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement, academic skills, and emotional growth. The facility is consistently described as a safe, loving second home for children.
Fsa-Magnolia Cdc
8172 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA
FSA-Magnolia CDC receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff and safe learning environment, with particular appreciation for communication about their children's progress and development. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and show no signs of wanting to leave.
Childrens Lighthouse Of Riverside Ca
19743 Lurin Avenue, Riverside, CA
Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse of Riverside for its caring, professional staff who treat children with genuine kindness and attention. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, educational activities, and daily communication via video feeds and reports. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's development, learning, and social skills.
Little Stars Preschool
5123 La Sierra Avenue, Riverside, CA
Little Stars Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children have attended for varying lengths of time. Parents praise the caring teachers, developmental progress, and supportive environment, with many noting significant milestones achieved including potty training, speech improvement, and academic readiness for kindergarten.
The Growing Place Too
4259 Jurupa Avenue, Riverside, CA
The Growing Place Too receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Parents highlight the caring and devoted staff who create a supportive community that fosters learning and individual development. Multiple parents report their children have excelled and transitioned successfully to elementary school.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Riverside, California
Riverside offers 70 childcare and preschool facilities, giving families a diverse range of options to fit their schedules and values. Parents frequently highlight safe environments and caring staff as the most important factors in their decision-making process. For those seeking high-performing centers, the 92507 zip code stands out with an impressive average rating of 4.95 stars across nine local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Riverside have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 across 47 rated facilities, with 66% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.76 stars. Our analysis covers 535 parent reviews. Parents in Riverside most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, flexible scheduling, and caring and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Riverside, 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 Riverside
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La Petite Academy Riverside receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and educational environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety features like cameras, and strong communication through daily updates and apps. Children show genuine enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant developmental progress.
- Address
- 6212 Clay Street, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 681-3783
- Address
- 19661 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 653-0079
- Address
- 4205 Mulberry Street, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 683-5083
- Address
- 16940 Krameria Avenue, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 780-1215
Parents highlight the program's affordable pricing, homework assistance, and engaging snacks and activities, noting that staff are welcoming and supportive. However, one family reports severe billing errors, including incorrect non-payment flags and inaccessible customer service, which ultimately led them to leave.
- Address
- 2433 Central Avenue, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 782-7446
- Address
- 700 Highlander, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 781-2377
- Address
- 690 Center Street, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 788-7296
- Address
- 3333 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 827-3854
- Address
- 19661 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 653-0079
- Address
- 3975 Maplewood Place, Riverside, CA
- Phone
- (951) 313-2398
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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