Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Union City, CA
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Union City. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Union City, California at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.41/5
- Parent reviews
- 72
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Union City has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94587 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union City
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.
- 1Adventure Montessori Academy And School4.72 score4.9(20)
4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Adventure Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and structured learning environment. Parents highlight the professionalism of leadership, individual attention given to children, and smooth daily operations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and improvements in their children's confidence and love of learning.
Montessori teaching philosophyprofessional and carin - 2City Of Union City - Holly Center4.46 score4.6(17)
31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children
This facility has received consistently positive reviews with a 4.6/5 rating. Reviews praise the venue for its spacious layout, cleanliness, and friendly staff, noting it serves well for community events, vaccination clinics, and various classes. The facility appears to be a multipurpose community center used for events, martial arts classes, and parking rather than primarily as a daycare.
friendly and helpful staffefficient and clean facilitiesspacious venue for eventsbeautiful setting - 3City Of Union City - Kennedy Center4.38 score4.7(6)
1333 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Parents praise Kennedy Center as a well-maintained community facility with caring staff and numerous activities for children. The center offers quality preschool programming and is actively involved in community engagement. Reviews highlight its role as a valuable public resource.
Caring and wonderful staffquality preschool programlots of activities for youthlarge facility - 4Kidango-Guy Emanuele4 score4(7)
100 Decoto Road, Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
Parents describe KIDANGO-GUY EMANUELE as a great school with knowledgeable teachers. The facility is noted as new and well-regarded by families. Reviewers express satisfaction with their children's enrollment.
knowledgeable teachersnew facilitygreat environmentgood school quality - 5Cfcs Head Start - Decoto Plaza3.85 score3.7(5)
500 E Street, Union City, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 30 children
Reviews for this daycare are mixed and limited in relevance. Most reviews appear to be about the location rather than the daycare itself, with comments about the neighborhood and surrounding area. Parents mention it's in a nice area, though some note concerns about the neighborhood environment.
Nice neighborhood locationdescribed as a bonito (beautiful) place
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Union City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Union City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Union City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94587 | 13 | 4.41 | 8 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Union City (15–74 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Union City based on parent reviews
City Of Union City - Holly Center
31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA
This facility has received consistently positive reviews with a 4.6/5 rating. Reviews praise the venue for its spacious layout, cleanliness, and friendly staff, noting it serves well for community events, vaccination clinics, and various classes. The facility appears to be a multipurpose community center used for events, martial arts classes, and parking rather than primarily as a daycare.
Kidango - Searles Child Development Center
33629 15th Street, Union City, CA
Parents highlight the center's safe and supportive environment, noting that staff actively listen to concerns and provide detailed feedback on child progress. Reviewers report that children are learning academic skills like alphabets and handwriting, as well as social manners and hygiene, under close supervision.
Little Peoples Preschool & Day Care
33700 Alvarado - Niles Road, Union City, CA
Parents highlight the center's supportive environment, noting that teachers and the director effectively help children adjust, particularly during first-time transitions. Reviewers appreciate the affordable tuition, customized curriculum, and the unique presence of a state-certified massage therapist to support staff well-being.
City Of Union City - Kennedy Center
1333 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA
Parents praise Kennedy Center as a well-maintained community facility with caring staff and numerous activities for children. The center offers quality preschool programming and is actively involved in community engagement. Reviews highlight its role as a valuable public resource.
Free To Be Pre-School
188 Appian Way, Union City, CA
One parent describes a positive one-year experience with the preschool and kindergarten programs, highlighting the affordable tuition, small class sizes, and extensive indoor and outdoor space. Another review notes that the staff are great and patient for a five-year-old attending since age three.
Kidango-Guy Emanuele
100 Decoto Road, Union City, CA
Parents describe KIDANGO-GUY EMANUELE as a great school with knowledgeable teachers. The facility is noted as new and well-regarded by families. Reviewers express satisfaction with their children's enrollment.
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Daycare types in Union City
Child Daycare & Preschools in Union City, California
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Union City, 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 Union City have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Union City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes a positive one-year experience with the preschool and kindergarten programs, highlighting the affordable tuition, small class sizes, and extensive indoor and outdoor space. Another review notes that the staff are great and patient for a five-year-old attending since age three.
- Address
- 188 Appian Way, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 471-0731
- Address
- 600 G Street, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 675-9262
Parents highlight the center's safe and supportive environment, noting that staff actively listen to concerns and provide detailed feedback on child progress. Reviewers report that children are learning academic skills like alphabets and handwriting, as well as social manners and hygiene, under close supervision.
- Address
- 33629 15th Street, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 475-8092
Parents highlight the center's supportive environment, noting that teachers and the director effectively help children adjust, particularly during first-time transitions. Reviewers appreciate the affordable tuition, customized curriculum, and the unique presence of a state-certified massage therapist to support staff well-being.
- Address
- 33700 Alvarado - Niles Road, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 489-8650
- Address
- 600 G Street, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 744-9280
Parents praise Kennedy Center as a well-maintained community facility with caring staff and numerous activities for children. The center offers quality preschool programming and is actively involved in community engagement. Reviews highlight its role as a valuable public resource.
- Address
- 1333 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 675-5276
This facility has received consistently positive reviews with a 4.6/5 rating. Reviews praise the venue for its spacious layout, cleanliness, and friendly staff, noting it serves well for community events, vaccination clinics, and various classes. The facility appears to be a multipurpose community center used for events, martial arts classes, and parking rather than primarily as a daycare.
- Address
- 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 675-5488
Parents describe KIDANGO-GUY EMANUELE as a great school with knowledgeable teachers. The facility is noted as new and well-regarded by families. Reviewers express satisfaction with their children's enrollment.
- Address
- 100 Decoto Road, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 471-2461
- Address
- 34960 - 11th St., Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 731-6192
- Address
- 1959 Sunsprite Drive, Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 675-9350
Kidango Logan has mixed reviews. Positive experiences highlight strong educational programs, caring staff, and children's readiness for kindergarten. Negative reviews cite staff inattentiveness, inconsistent discipline, favoritism by certain teachers, and poor incident communication.
- Address
- 33821 Syracuse Ave., Union City, CA
- Phone
- (510) 324-1208
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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