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13 Child Daycare & Preschools in Upland, California

Browse all 13 child daycare & preschools in Upland, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Upland

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.

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    1001 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Upland for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family and foster emotional and academic growth. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, structured learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy to attend.

    Experienced career educatorswarm and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily updatesstrong child development across academic and emotional areas
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    330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    St. Mark's Episcopal Preschool is praised as a welcoming and loving community of faith where families feel at home. Parents highlight the school's strong academics, generous staff, and inclusive atmosphere. However, the facility has closed.

    welcoming communityloving staffstrong academic preparationfamily-oriented environment
  3. 3

    2108 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Grace Lutheran Preschool in Upland receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the play-based learning approach, attentive and caring staff, and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple reviewers who are early childhood educators themselves strongly recommend the program.

    Play-based learning approachwarm and caring stafflow student-to-teacher ratioclean classrooms
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    791 E. Foothill Blvd, Unit B, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Parents consistently praise Foothill Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, clean and secure facility, and structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. Directors Pauline and Ellie are frequently highlighted for their warmth, communication, and personal attention to families. Children across all age groups reportedly thrive emotionally and developmentally at this center.

    Experienced and caring staff who know children and parents by namestrong academic preparation for kindergartensecure facility with locked doors and safety protocolsclean and well-organized environment
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    791 E. Foothill Blvd., Unit B, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Foothill Child Development Center in Upland receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and secure, clean facility. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and development of life skills like potty training. The administrative team, particularly directors Pauline and Ellie, are highlighted for their communication, flexibility, and personalized attention to families.

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    242 W. 9th Street, Upland, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Parents consistently praise Western Christian School's warm, family-like atmosphere and faith-centered curriculum. All reviewers highlight the caring, patient staff and safe environment, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and academic/developmental growth.

    Caring and attentive staffwelcoming family atmosphereChrist-centered educationsafe environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Upland based on parent reviews

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center

4.8(20)

1001 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Upland for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family and foster emotional and academic growth. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, structured learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy to attend.

Experienced career educatorswarm and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily updates

St Mark'S Episcopal Preschool

5(8)

330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA

St. Mark's Episcopal Preschool is praised as a welcoming and loving community of faith where families feel at home. Parents highlight the school's strong academics, generous staff, and inclusive atmosphere. However, the facility has closed.

welcoming communityloving staffstrong academic preparation

Grace Lutheran Preschool

5(7)

2108 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA

Grace Lutheran Preschool in Upland receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the play-based learning approach, attentive and caring staff, and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple reviewers who are early childhood educators themselves strongly recommend the program.

Play-based learning approachwarm and caring stafflow student-to-teacher ratio

Foothill Child Development Center

4.7(20)

791 E. Foothill Blvd, Unit B, Upland, CA

Parents consistently praise Foothill Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, clean and secure facility, and structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. Directors Pauline and Ellie are frequently highlighted for their warmth, communication, and personal attention to families. Children across all age groups reportedly thrive emotionally and developmentally at this center.

Experienced and caring staff who know children and parents by namestrong academic preparation for kindergartensecure facility with locked doors and safety protocols

Foothill Child Development Center

4.7(20)

791 E. Foothill Blvd., Unit B, Upland, CA

Foothill Child Development Center in Upland receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and secure, clean facility. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and development of life skills like potty training. The administrative team, particularly directors Pauline and Ellie, are highlighted for their communication, flexibility, and personalized attention to families.

Western Christian School - Upland Campus

4.6(11)

242 W. 9th Street, Upland, CA

Parents consistently praise Western Christian School's warm, family-like atmosphere and faith-centered curriculum. All reviewers highlight the caring, patient staff and safe environment, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and academic/developmental growth.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming family atmosphereChrist-centered education

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Upland, California

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Upland, California, making up 81% of the 16 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.

When choosing a daycare in Upland, 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 Upland

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Grace Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Grace Lutheran Preschool in Upland receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the play-based learning approach, attentive and caring staff, and individualized attention to children's needs. Multiple reviewers who are early childhood educators themselves strongly recommend the program.

Play-based learning approachwarm and caring stafflow student-to-teacher ratio
Address
2108 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 981-2226
St Mark'S Episcopal Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

St. Mark's Episcopal Preschool is praised as a welcoming and loving community of faith where families feel at home. Parents highlight the school's strong academics, generous staff, and inclusive atmosphere. However, the facility has closed.

welcoming communityloving staffstrong academic preparation
Address
330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 920-5565
Creative Explorers
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1335 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 946-3500
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Upland for its caring, experienced staff who treat children like family and foster emotional and academic growth. The center is noted for strong communication with parents, structured learning activities, and a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy to attend.

Experienced career educatorswarm and caring staffexcellent parent communication with daily updates
Address
1001 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 579-0170
Foothill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Foothill Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, clean and secure facility, and structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. Directors Pauline and Ellie are frequently highlighted for their warmth, communication, and personal attention to families. Children across all age groups reportedly thrive emotionally and developmentally at this center.

Experienced and caring staff who know children and parents by namestrong academic preparation for kindergartensecure facility with locked doors and safety protocols
Address
791 E. Foothill Blvd, Unit B, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-4448
Foothill Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Foothill Child Development Center in Upland receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and secure, clean facility. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and development of life skills like potty training. The administrative team, particularly directors Pauline and Ellie, are highlighted for their communication, flexibility, and personalized attention to families.

Address
791 E. Foothill Blvd., Unit B, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-4448
Western Christian School - Upland Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Western Christian School's warm, family-like atmosphere and faith-centered curriculum. All reviewers highlight the caring, patient staff and safe environment, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and academic/developmental growth.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming family atmosphereChrist-centered education
Address
242 W. 9th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 920-5350
Brethren In Christ Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
845 W. Arrow Highway, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 981-4333
Water Of Life Preschool-Upland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1020 W 8th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 985-1044
Upland Ymca-Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1337 San Bernardino Road, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 946-7049
Psd/South Redlands Headstart/State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
732 N 3rd Ave, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 798-2690
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
531 W. 8th Street, Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 981-4668
Montessori Academy Of Upland
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
235 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA
Phone
(909) 621-1603

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Upland, California, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Upland, 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
Upland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Upland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Upland 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.