10,151 Child Daycare & Preschools in California

Happyland Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its 80+ year history, strong community culture emphasizing peace, inclusion, and kindness, and dedicated teachers. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, excellent communication from staff, and the balanced curriculum combining learning with play. The school fosters a tight-knit family community that extends beyond students to parents.

Humble Hearts Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and attentive staff, bilingual education, and strong communication through daily updates. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with many expressing deep satisfaction and trust in the facility's care.

Parents consistently praise Mother Goose Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by owner Ms. Victoria. Children show measurable growth in academics, social skills, speech, and independence, with parents particularly appreciating the structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and excellent parent communication.

ABC School House is a highly-rated preschool in Burbank where all 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated teachers, clean facilities, engaging curriculum balanced with play-based learning, and strong parent communication through daily photos and videos. Families report their children thrive socially and academically in a safe, nurturing, and well-organized environment.

Parents consistently praise Mothers Club Family Learning Center with perfect 5-star ratings. They highlight excellent teacher care, particularly teacher Susanna, and note that their children love attending. Parents express gratitude for the supportive environment and beautiful facility.

Achieving Stars Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged teachers and strong academic curriculum. Children show enthusiasm for attending, make significant learning gains, and parents appreciate daily activity updates and safe, clean facilities. The school effectively supports language development and prepares children well for kindergarten.

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.

Creative Explorers is highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing environment and play-based curriculum that fosters creativity and learning. Teachers are described as caring, professional, and invested in each child's development, with strong community engagement through family events. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and form meaningful bonds with staff and peers.

The Crossing Early Child Care and Learning Center in Milpitas receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the warm, caring staff who treat children like family, create a loving learning environment, and help children develop academically and socially. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from educational activities, nutritious meals, and celebration-based learning.

Parents consistently praise Cadence Education Inc - Trehowell for exceptional care, experienced and passionate staff, and a nurturing environment. Children develop strong skills and adjust well, with directors being highly responsive to parent concerns. Multiple families report deep satisfaction and would recommend the center.

Parents consistently praise Gardena Valley Christian Pre-School for its loving, experienced staff and strong academic instruction, with many noting long-term positive impacts on their children's education and character development. Multiple reviewers are alumni who enrolled their own children based on their positive experiences. One parent expressed concern about additional potty training fees and annual enrollment fees on top of tuition.

Parents consistently praise First School of the Desert for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Multiple teachers, particularly Miss Linda, are highlighted for going above and beyond in supporting children's academic, emotional, and social development. Families report feeling welcomed and confident in their children's care, with strong communication and community events.

Parents consistently praise First School of the Desert-La Quinta for its caring, patient teachers who provide quality academic instruction and create a nurturing learning environment. Families appreciate the flexible scheduling, engaging activities, family involvement opportunities, and welcoming front desk staff. Children show excitement about attending school and make significant progress in academic and social development.

Autumn Creek Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional, caring staff and strong developmental outcomes. Parents emphasize the directors' responsiveness, thoughtful curriculum, and the center's community feel. Children show notable academic progress, social-emotional growth, and smooth transitions to kindergarten.

Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming environment and leadership of Rabbi Dovber and Chaya Berkowitz. The center is described as a non-judgmental community hub for Jewish families in Contra Costa County with quality programming and classes. Reviews highlight the inclusive atmosphere and strong community events.

Brighton Schools-Folsom receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, educational quality, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently describe feeling confident leaving their children in the school's care and report strong developmental progress and social-emotional growth.

Parents consistently praise Champions @ Arnold Adreani Elementary for its caring, patient staff and safe, clean environment. The program effectively prepares children academically and provides reliable after-school care for working families. Children are reported to enjoy attending and feel loved and supported by staff.

Dana Point Montessori receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff, clean facility, and Montessori-based learning environment. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending, demonstrate measurable learning and behavioral growth, and parents report feeling their children are safe and well-supported.

Parents consistently praise Redlands Day Nursery for its caring and attentive staff who know children by name and create an enthusiastic learning environment. Children attend happily and feel safe, with staff maintaining strong communication with families about daily activities. The facility offers a pleasant outdoor environment with plants and trees.

Playing to Learn Childcare (also referred to as Sunshine House) in Benicia receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff who are warm, caring, and communicative, along with a clean, recently updated facility that supports child development and engagement.

JUMP Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, engaged staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the Christ-centered curriculum, daily communication through photos and updates, and children's academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple parents report their children formed strong bonds with teachers and enjoyed various activities and learning centers.

Kids On The Go receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the exceptional, compassionate staff and quality care their children receive. Parents particularly commend the nurturing environment, developmental support, and staff's willingness to go above and beyond—even after children leave the center. The facility is noted for balancing physical activity, creative learning, and independence-building.

Parents consistently praise La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten for its nurturing, child-focused environment with highly dedicated teachers who foster both academic and social-emotional development. Children are reported to be happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and eager to attend school daily. The school emphasizes learning through play while delivering enriched curriculum and strong individual attention.

Little Lamb Land Christian Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and qualified staff, strong curriculum that prepares children academically, and the school's nurturing Christian environment that provides peace of mind.

The Merry-Go-Around receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the dedicated staff, welcoming environment, and quality curriculum. Parents highlight the center's safety measures, transparency, and positive impact on their children's development and learning. The facility is NAEYC accredited and offers nutritious meals, parent engagement events, and individualized attention.

My Room to Grow Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's transparency, quality education, social-emotional development support, and smooth kindergarten transitions. The director and teachers are described as loving, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's growth.

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Normal Heights United Methodist Church, not a daycare center. The Google listing appears to be miscategorized. Reviews consistently praise the church as an inclusive, welcoming community with progressive values and strong community involvement.

These reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming community, pastor, worship services, and community involvement. No specific feedback about the daycare program was provided.