Best Preschools in California
Compare 3,556 preschools in California. Browse by city, see parent reviews and ratings, and find the best program for your child.
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Preschools in California
Find 3,556 preschool programs across California designed to prepare children ages 3–5 for kindergarten. Programs range from play-based to academic-focused curricula. Browse by city to compare options, read parent reviews, and choose the right preschool for your child.
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Gethsemane Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2696 Melbourne Dr., San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 277-7710
Associated Students Children'S Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1650 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 338-2403
Bright Horizons Ucsf Laurel Heights (Preschool)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Parents highlight the facility's seamless administrative processes, including online check-in and parking validation, alongside warm, engaging staff who provide reassuring daily updates and photos. Reviewers appreciate the child-centered environment, noting that children enjoy the activities and feel safe, while staff maintain high professionalism and attentiveness. The few available reviews contain no reported negatives.
seamless online check-infriendly and engaging staffdaily photo updates via app
- Address
- 3333 California St. Ste. 220, San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (415) 775-2111
El Centrito Little Dolphins Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4600 Olds Rd, Oxnard, CA
- Phone
- (805) 483-8685
Cedar Lane Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 841 Cedar Lane, Olivehurst, CA
- Phone
- (530) 741-6111
Benicia Usd - Matthew Turner Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 540 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA
- Phone
- (707) 747-8367
Canalino Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1480 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA
- Phone
- (805) 566-1600
Calvary Chapel Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 26121 Hemet Street, Hemet, CA
- Phone
- (951) 927-6117
Bess Maxwell State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1124 El Dorado Street, Crescent City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 464-0310
Ees San Marcos State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2980
Emerson/Bandini State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3510 Newton Ave, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 344-6200
Encanto State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 822 65th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 264-5042
E.E.S.-Richland State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 910 East Borden Road, San Marcos, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-2413
E.E.S. Hannalei Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 120 Hannalei Drive, Vista, CA
- Phone
- (760) 631-6248
E.E.S. Mission Meadows Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 5657 Spur Avenue, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 630-7884
Beamer State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 525 Beamer Street, Woodland, CA
- Phone
- (530) 662-1769
The Ark Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 34558 Avenue E, Yucaipa, CA
- Phone
- (909) 797-3300
Avusd Desert Knolls State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18213 Symeron Road, Room 603, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 242-3441
Avusd Mariana State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10601 Manhasset Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-7258
Avusd Rancho Verde State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 14334 Pioneer, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 240-4732
Avusd Sandia State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 21331 Sandia, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 240-3155
Avusd Vanguard State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 12951 Mesquite Road, Apple Valley, CA
- Phone
- (760) 247-2052
Baldy Mesa State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10376 Baldy Mesa Road, Phelan, CA
- Phone
- (760) 868-6229
Barstow Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 800 Yucca Avenue, Barstow, CA
- Phone
- (760) 256-3556
Cucamonga State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 8677 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Phone
- (909) 980-1318
Del Rosa Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3395 Mountain Avenue, San Bernardino, CA
- Phone
- (909) 880-6706
Feaster-Edison Charter Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 670 Flower Street, Chula Vista, CA
- Phone
- (619) 425-2362
Fletcher Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7666 Bobolink Way, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 496-8104
Edison Language Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2402 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
- Phone
- (310) 828-0335
Castro Valley Usd - State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4400 Alma Ave, Castro Valley, CA
- Phone
- (510) 537-3000
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Frequently asked questions
There are 3,556 preschools across California. Browse by city to find programs near you and compare parent reviews.
Most preschool programs in California accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
Use our directory to browse preschools by city in California. Compare Google ratings and parent reviews, check licensing status, and visit facilities in person. Our weighted ranking system prioritizes facilities with both high ratings and a meaningful number of reviews.