Best Child Daycare & Preschools in San Jose, CA
Compare 258 child daycare & preschools in San Jose. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
San Jose, California at a glance
- Programs
- 258
- Avg rating
- 4.46/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,148
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 106
San Jose has 258 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,148 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.106 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95119 (avg 5 stars), while 95124 has the largest selection (33 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Jose
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.
- 1Centro Armonia Spanish School-Santa Teresa4.75 score5(15)
196 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Centro Armonia Spanish School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, loving environment that excels in Spanish immersion education and child development. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, strong communication, and sense of community, with many describing it as a 'home away from home' for their children.
Spanish immersion program with rapid language acquisitionwarm and caring staffexcellent communication with parentspositive discipline approach - 2A Place To Grow4.72 score5(13)
4115 Jacksol Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
A Place to Grow receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing teachers and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, creativity, and play-based learning. Parents report their children are happy, confident, and making strong developmental progress while feeling welcomed into a family-like community.
Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and professional teachersbalanced curriculum combining academics and playample outdoor play time - 3Precious Moments Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
330 South Monroe Street, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Precious Moments Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine warmth, well-structured yet flexible curriculum, quality organic meals, and strong parent communication through webcams and updates. Children reportedly transition smoothly, form bonds with peers, and show notable development in independence and academics.
Caring and attentive staffchild-led cur - 4Reach Montessori Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
2490 Story Road, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Reach Montessori Preschool for its nurturing Montessori approach, caring and dedicated teachers led by Ms. Annie, and positive impact on children's social and academic development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive in the mixed-age, stimulating environment. Parents appreciate the accessible administration and warm community despite modest facilities.
Dedicated and caring teachersauthentic Montessori curriculummixed-age classroom benefitschild-centered learning at individual pace - 5Evergreen Montessori School - Ar4.71 score5(12)
3000 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise Evergreen Montessori for its nurturing Montessori-based curriculum, attentive and caring teachers, and strong focus on individual child development. Children show significant progress academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents reporting increased confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. The school maintains clean facilities, offers diverse enrichment activities, and creates a welcoming environment where children thrive.
Caring and patient teachersindividualized attentionstrong Montessori curriculumfocus on academics and creative learning - 6Gateway Preschool Academy4.71 score5(12)
2360 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Gateway Preschool Academy is a faith-based center in San Jose with consistently excellent parent reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, warm family-like atmosphere, balanced curriculum combining academics with play and spiritual growth, and strong parent communication through apps and daily updates.
Caring and invested teachersfaith-based curriculum with Bible stories and prayerfamily-like atmosphereclean and welcoming classrooms - 77 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool4.67 score5(10)
1975 Cambrianna Drive, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled teachers and directors. Parents highlight the bilingual curriculum, balanced approach to academics and play, enrichment classes, and use of a parent communication app. Multiple families report their children were well-prepared for elementary and private school transitions.
Warm and attentive teachers with extensive experiencebilingual English - 8Almaden Parents Pre School4.67 score5(10)
5805 Cahalan Avenue, San Jose, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Almaden Parents Pre School for its play-based learning approach, positive discipline philosophy, and strong community environment. The school's parent participation model, experienced teachers, and focus on social-emotional development alongside academic readiness are frequently highlighted as standout features.
Play-based learningpositive discipline training for parentsexperienced and caring teachersstrong community and parent involvement - 9Over The Rainbow Montessori School4.64 score5(9)
880 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Over the Rainbow Montessori School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the school's implementation of Montessori principles, highly trained and caring teachers, and strong academic preparation that leaves children kindergarten-ready. Multiple reviewers highlight significant improvements in their children's confidence, independence, and social skills.
Well-trained and compassionate teachersclean and well-maintained facilitysp - 10Primrose School Of Willow Glen4.64 score4.8(20)
1496 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Primrose School of Willow Glen receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing environment, engaged teachers, and comprehensive curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving socially and academically, with smooth transitions and excellent communication.
Warm and welcoming staffcaring and dedicated teachersengaging and well-designed curriculumflexible hours
Rating Distribution
Based on 151 daycares with Google ratings in San Jose
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,148 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in San Jose, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
San Jose zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95119 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
| 95131 | 5 | 4.88 | 4 | |
| 95126 | 9 | 4.88 | 6 | |
| 95117 | 12 | 4.83 | 4 | |
| 95122 | 14 | 4.77 | 6 | |
| 95127 | 14 | 4.76 | 8 | |
| 95135 | 9 | 4.71 | 5 | |
| 95129 | 15 | 4.66 | 4 | |
| 95124 | 33 | 4.62 | 16 | |
| 95112 | 17 | 4.62 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in San Jose (12–288 children)
Small
up to 30 children
76
Medium
31–75 children
143
Large
76–150 children
63
Very Large
150+ children
18
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in San Jose based on parent reviews
Centro Armonia Spanish School-Santa Teresa
196 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA
Centro Armonia Spanish School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, loving environment that excels in Spanish immersion education and child development. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, strong communication, and sense of community, with many describing it as a 'home away from home' for their children.
A Place To Grow
4115 Jacksol Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA
A Place to Grow receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing teachers and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, creativity, and play-based learning. Parents report their children are happy, confident, and making strong developmental progress while feeling welcomed into a family-like community.
Precious Moments Preschool
330 South Monroe Street, San Jose, CA
Precious Moments Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine warmth, well-structured yet flexible curriculum, quality organic meals, and strong parent communication through webcams and updates. Children reportedly transition smoothly, form bonds with peers, and show notable development in independence and academics.
Reach Montessori Preschool
2490 Story Road, San Jose, CA
Parents consistently praise Reach Montessori Preschool for its nurturing Montessori approach, caring and dedicated teachers led by Ms. Annie, and positive impact on children's social and academic development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive in the mixed-age, stimulating environment. Parents appreciate the accessible administration and warm community despite modest facilities.
Evergreen Montessori School - Ar
3000 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA
Parents consistently praise Evergreen Montessori for its nurturing Montessori-based curriculum, attentive and caring teachers, and strong focus on individual child development. Children show significant progress academically, socially, and emotionally, with parents reporting increased confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. The school maintains clean facilities, offers diverse enrichment activities, and creates a welcoming environment where children thrive.
Gateway Preschool Academy
2360 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA
Gateway Preschool Academy is a faith-based center in San Jose with consistently excellent parent reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, warm family-like atmosphere, balanced curriculum combining academics with play and spiritual growth, and strong parent communication through apps and daily updates.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in San Jose, California
San Jose offers a robust selection of 258 childcare and preschool facilities, providing families with diverse options to fit their specific needs. Parents consistently highlight safe environments and attentive staff as the most important factors in their daily experience. The directory covers a wide geographic area, including neighborhoods like 95136, which stands out for its consistently high satisfaction among local families.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in San Jose have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 151 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 1,148 parent reviews. Parents in San Jose most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, caring and attentive staff, and caring and attentive teachers.
When choosing a daycare in San Jose, 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 Jose
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- Address
- 1975 Cambrianna Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 371-2573
- Address
- 5303 Carter Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 265-3580
Centro Armonia Spanish School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, loving environment that excels in Spanish immersion education and child development. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, strong communication, and sense of community, with many describing it as a 'home away from home' for their children.
- Address
- 196 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 644-7614
- Address
- 14834 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 559-3247
Early Learning Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, quality instruction, and supportive learning environment. Parents report significant improvements in their children's socialization, behavior, and academic skills, with many noting their children are happy and engaged. The facility is noted for its large playground, affordable pricing, and family-oriented atmosphere.
- Address
- 1133 Piedmont Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 937-1545
- Address
- 14845 Story Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 923-8616
Early Childhood Learning Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teaching staff and hands-on involvement of leadership. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend and experience well-rounded development through engaging activities and a warm, nurturing environment.
- Address
- 1919 Gunston Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 314-7060
- Address
- 3095 Yerba Buena Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 270-6452
- Address
- 2555 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 977-1772
- Address
- 121 South White Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 272-0321
- Address
- 2475 Van Winkle Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-8233
- Address
- 1680 Foley Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-5488
Moreland Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the well-trained, caring staff and comprehensive curriculum emphasizing social-emotional development, moral values, and life skills. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, quality outdoor facilities, and individual attention given to each child. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and socially, with particular appreciation for staff support with developmental delays and post-COVID adjustment.
- Address
- 3750 Gleason Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 874-3745
- Address
- 420 Tully Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 414-2700
- Address
- 5312 Terner Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 979-1670
- Address
- 2415 Arden Way, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-6518
- Address
- 897 Broadleaf Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 551-0312
- Address
- 1910 Cinderella Ln, Rm 165&166, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-3710
- Address
- 1149 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 657-7529
Child Kingdom Pre-School/Daycare in San Jose receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight strong teacher quality, cleanliness, developmental progress, and a welcoming environment. Multiple parents describe it as a hidden gem that well-prepared their children for kindergarten.
- Address
- 4160 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 365-1236
Precious Moments Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine warmth, well-structured yet flexible curriculum, quality organic meals, and strong parent communication through webcams and updates. Children reportedly transition smoothly, form bonds with peers, and show notable development in independence and academics.
- Address
- 330 South Monroe Street, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 931-6218
Parents consistently praise Reach Montessori Preschool for its nurturing Montessori approach, caring and dedicated teachers led by Ms. Annie, and positive impact on children's social and academic development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and thrive in the mixed-age, stimulating environment. Parents appreciate the accessible administration and warm community despite modest facilities.
- Address
- 2490 Story Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 705-6998
Parents highlight the school's exceptional academic results, engaging art projects, and caring teachers who foster independence and high self-esteem in young children. Feedback notes that while the environment is friendly, staff maintain strict behavioral standards to support student growth.
- Address
- 19950 Mckean Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 377-2300
Evergreen Montessori School-YB in San Jose receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong academic and social-emotional development, and the school's responsiveness to individual child needs.
- Address
- 3403 Yerba Buena Road, Bldg D, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 532-7000
One parent describes an excellent preschool experience where dedicated staff attentively supported their four-year-old's development through engaging activities. The family appreciated the convenience and quality of the professionally cooked, nutritious meals provided on-site.
- Address
- 3124 Williamsburg Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 429-8610
Primrose School of Willow Glen receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing environment, engaged teachers, and comprehensive curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thriving socially and academically, with smooth transitions and excellent communication.
- Address
- 1496 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (669) 273-6169
LA SALLE EDUCATION CENTER is highly regarded by parents as a faith-based preschool offering Vietnamese language instruction alongside Christian education. Parents praise the caring nuns, structured curriculum, affordability compared to other San Jose centers, and nurturing environment.
- Address
- 248 Kirk Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 708-4139
Parents highlight the facility's clean, organized environment and stimulating curriculum with hands-on learning opportunities. Reviewers appreciate the friendly, professional staff who provide caring attention and help children make friends, with some noting long-term positive experiences spanning multiple years. One family mentions transitioning from a home daycare to this center, finding it suitable for older children seeking more activities and outdoor play.
- Address
- 7275 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 972-9200
Parents describe Tiny Treasures Daycare as a clean, spacious, and Christ-centered environment with caring teachers that young children enjoy. One family notes that while the program was excellent, scheduling conflicts prevented them from continuing enrollment.
- Address
- 590 Shawnee Lane, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 578-0808
Reviews appear to be for St. Francis of Assisi Parish (a church) rather than the preschool program. All ratings are 5/5 stars praising the church facility, Mass experience, and parish community. No actual daycare or preschool services are reviewed.
- Address
- 5111 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 223-1562
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