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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in San Fernando, CA

Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in San Fernando. Average rating: 3.96/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Fernando, California at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
3.96/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
3

San Fernando has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 3.96/5.The largest concentration is in 91340 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Fernando

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
    Rosa L. Broadous Children'S Academy
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    12928 Vaughn Street, San Fernando, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Parents consistently praise ROSA L. BROADOUS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY for its strong community connection, loving staff, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality teaching, community outreach programs, and being welcoming to families. All reviews are highly positive with ratings of 4-5 stars.

    Great teachingloving staffcommunity involvementfree groceries and food programs
  2. 2
    Kids First Learning Center San Fernando
    4.49 score
    4.8(8)

    727 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for high-quality childcare with caring, patient, and professional teachers. The center is noted for helpful staff, smooth enrollment processes, and making it possible for parents to continue working. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it to other parents.

    Loving and patient teachersprofessional staffunderstanding and helpful office personneleasy enrollment process

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in San Fernando

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in San Fernando, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
11 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Fernando zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9134014
3.96
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Fernando (15–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Fernando based on parent reviews

Rosa L. Broadous Children'S Academy

4.7(12)

12928 Vaughn Street, San Fernando, CA

Parents consistently praise ROSA L. BROADOUS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY for its strong community connection, loving staff, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality teaching, community outreach programs, and being welcoming to families. All reviews are highly positive with ratings of 4-5 stars.

Great teachingloving staffcommunity involvement

Kids First Learning Center San Fernando

4.8(8)

727 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA

Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for high-quality childcare with caring, patient, and professional teachers. The center is noted for helpful staff, smooth enrollment processes, and making it possible for parents to continue working. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it to other parents.

Loving and patient teachersprofessional staffunderstanding and helpful office personnel

San Fernando Early Education Center

5(2)

1204 Woodworth St., San Fernando, CA

Amanecer/Ca Children'S Academy

2.3(1)

623 N. Hager Street, San Fernando, CA

One parent reports poor communication and unfulfilled promises regarding enrollment, noting they were kept waiting for nearly a month with repeated assurances that their child would start soon. The reviewer characterizes the service as bad and states they are looking for alternative childcare options.

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Daycare types in San Fernando

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in San Fernando, California

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in San Fernando, California, making up 79% of the 14 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 San Fernando have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando

Showing 11 results

San Fernando Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1204 Woodworth St., San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-9105
Kids First Learning Center San Fernando
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for high-quality childcare with caring, patient, and professional teachers. The center is noted for helpful staff, smooth enrollment processes, and making it possible for parents to continue working. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it to other parents.

Loving and patient teachersprofessional staffunderstanding and helpful office personnel
Address
727 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 897-5427
Rosa L. Broadous Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise ROSA L. BROADOUS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY for its strong community connection, loving staff, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality teaching, community outreach programs, and being welcoming to families. All reviews are highly positive with ratings of 4-5 stars.

Great teachingloving staffcommunity involvement
Address
12928 Vaughn Street, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 899-5818
Amanecer/Ca Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports poor communication and unfulfilled promises regarding enrollment, noting they were kept waiting for nearly a month with repeated assurances that their child would start soon. The reviewer characterizes the service as bad and states they are looking for alternative childcare options.

Address
623 N. Hager Street, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(323) 223-3313
O'Melveny Elementary Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
728 Woodworth Street, Rm.# 24, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-5621
Ywca Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1200 No. Maclay, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-6881
Ywca-North Valley Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1200 N. Maclay St., San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-6881
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13421 Vaughn Street, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 896-7461
Vista Del Valle Elementary School-Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12441 Bromont Avenue, Rm.113, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 838-3860
Ywca Infant Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11133 O'Melveny St Bung Aa 939, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-7344
The Wooden Shoe Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1525 Glenoaks, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-1513

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in San Fernando, California, out of 14 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 San Fernando have an average Google rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Fernando, 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
San Fernando offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 San Fernando for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Fernando 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.