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Best Church Daycare in Porterville, CA

Compare 1 church daycare in Porterville. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Porterville, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
54
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Porterville has 1 licensed church daycare with 54 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93257 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Porterville

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
    Happy Hearts Children'S Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    111 N. Villa, Porterville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Happy Hearts Children's Center in Porterville receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the experienced director Mrs. Holly and caring, trustworthy staff who prepare children well for kindergarten while creating a family-like environment.

    Experienced and compassionate directorcaring staffkindergarten preparationfamily-like atmosphere
  2. 2
    Porterville College Child Development Center
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    100 E. College, Porterville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    This appears to be a data collection error, as the reviews are for Porterville College (a higher education institution) rather than the Porterville College Child Development Center. The college reviews are uniformly positive, praising campus cleanliness, supportive staff, and small class sizes, though they do not evaluate childcare services.

    Clean campussupportive staffsmall class sizesaccessible professors
  3. 3
    Porterville Ed. Complex Cdc
    3.48 score
    3.1(7)

    914 Pioneer Avenue, Porterville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Reviews are mixed with significant concerns. Some parents report a clean facility with caring staff, while others allege serious issues including staff being dismissive of children's questions and serious allegations of abusive behavior that warrant investigation.

    Clean facilitycaring and genuinely attentive stafffriendly people
  4. 4
    Porterville Child Development Center
    3.48 score
    3.1(7)

    254 West Orange, Porterville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Porterville Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents report a clean facility with caring staff who show genuine interest in children, others describe serious allegations of staff abuse, lack of experience with special needs, and inappropriate behavior toward children. The facility has a 3.1/5 Google rating with highly polarized feedback.

    Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffgenuine interest in children's wellbeingfriendly people

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Porterville

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Porterville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.36avg rating
18 daycares · 10 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Porterville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9325719
4.42
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Porterville (19–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Porterville based on parent reviews

First Baptist Preschool

5(3)

81 N G St, Porterville, CA

Parents highlight the small class sizes, hands-on arts and crafts, and strong values as key benefits of this religious preschool. Reviewers describe the staff as awesome and passionate, noting that their children have learned a great deal. One family specifically mentions missing the experience after their children graduated.

small class sizeshands-on arts and craftsstrong values

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Daycare types in Porterville

Child Daycare & Preschools 18Church Daycare 1

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Church Daycare in Porterville, California

There are 1 church daycare in Porterville, California, making up 5% of the 19 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 Porterville have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 54 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Porterville, 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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First Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Parents highlight the small class sizes, hands-on arts and crafts, and strong values as key benefits of this religious preschool. Reviewers describe the staff as awesome and passionate, noting that their children have learned a great deal. One family specifically mentions missing the experience after their children graduated.

small class sizeshands-on arts and craftsstrong values
Address
81 N G St, Porterville, CA
Phone
(559) 784-6688

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Porterville, California, out of 19 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 Porterville have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 55% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Porterville, 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
Porterville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Porterville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Porterville 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.