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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in San Pablo, CA

Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in San Pablo. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Pablo, California at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
2

San Pablo has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94806 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 13 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Pablo

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
    Contra Costa Co Csd Infant @ Co Co College
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    NOTE: These reviews are for Contra Costa College, not the infant daycare center. The reviews praise the college's supportive faculty, affordable tuition, diverse programs, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Supportive and caring facultyaffordable tuitiondiverse career programswelcoming campus community
  2. 2
    Happy Lion Day Care Center
    4.15 score
    4.2(17)

    2929 Castro Road, San Pablo, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Happy Lion Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its inclusive approach to children with autism and special needs. Parents highlight the caring, hands-on staff and owner Ms. Wednesday's supportive leadership. The facility is noted for affordability, spacious environment, and multiple activity options.

    Inclusive environment for children with special needswelcoming and warm staffhands-on care and attentionresponsive management

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in San Pablo

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
11 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Pablo zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9480613
4.58
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Pablo (21–84 children)

Small

up to 30 children

8

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Pablo based on parent reviews

Contra Costa Co Csd Infant @ Co Co College

4.4(20)

2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA

NOTE: These reviews are for Contra Costa College, not the infant daycare center. The reviews praise the college's supportive faculty, affordable tuition, diverse programs, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Supportive and caring facultyaffordable tuitiondiverse career programs

Sonja'S Preschool And Childcare Center

5(1)

2300 El Portal Dr, Ste A, San Pablo, CA

Happy Lion Day Care Center

4.2(17)

2929 Castro Road, San Pablo, CA

Happy Lion Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its inclusive approach to children with autism and special needs. Parents highlight the caring, hands-on staff and owner Ms. Wednesday's supportive leadership. The facility is noted for affordability, spacious environment, and multiple activity options.

Inclusive environment for children with special needswelcoming and warm staffhands-on care and attention

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Daycare types in San Pablo

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎨 Preschools 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in San Pablo, California

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in San Pablo, California, making up 85% of the 13 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 Pablo have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Pablo, 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 Pablo

Showing 11 results

Sonja'S Preschool And Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2300 El Portal Dr, Ste A, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 232-9282
Contra Costa Co Csd Infant @ Co Co College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

NOTE: These reviews are for Contra Costa College, not the infant daycare center. The reviews praise the college's supportive faculty, affordable tuition, diverse programs, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Supportive and caring facultyaffordable tuitiondiverse career programs
Address
2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 235-1277
Happy Lion Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Happy Lion Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its inclusive approach to children with autism and special needs. Parents highlight the caring, hands-on staff and owner Ms. Wednesday's supportive leadership. The facility is noted for affordability, spacious environment, and multiple activity options.

Inclusive environment for children with special needswelcoming and warm staffhands-on care and attention
Address
2929 Castro Road, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 734-9119
St. Paul Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1825 Church Lane, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 233-3080
Ymca Of The East Bay Y-Kids Bayview
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent notes the facility has undergone renovations with a new pool and well-maintained exercise areas, though the child watch area is described as very small and unsuitable for toddlers. Another review strongly criticizes the location for poor management, lack of parking, and non-existent mask enforcement, suggesting it is a shadow of its former self.

indoor tracknew treadmillsspacious locker rooms
Address
3001 - 16th Street, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 412-5636
Kindercare Learning Center #1367
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are sharply divided. Most parents praise the loving environment, caring staff, and leadership of Director Wanda, with significant improvements noted under her management. However, a smaller group reports serious safety concerns including injuries not reported to parents, staff eating children's food, and pest issues.

Caring and attentive staffloving environmentDirector Wanda's leadership and organizational skills
Address
3240 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 222-1144
Wccusd - Bayview
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3001 16th Street, Room M4, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 231-1401
Wccusd - Downer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1231 18th Street, Room 126, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 231-1435
Ymca Of The East Bay - Giant Road Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
919 Lake Street, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 235-1840
Wccusd - Dover
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1871 21st Street, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 237-1088
Wccusd - Montalvin C/O Preschool Department
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Christine Drive, San Pablo, CA
Phone
(510) 231-1405

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in San Pablo, California, out of 13 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 Pablo have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Pablo, 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 Pablo offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Pablo for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Pablo 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.