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2 Before or After School Daycare in Apple Valley, California

Browse all 2 before or after school daycare in Apple Valley, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Apple Valley

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
    Gingerbread Learning Center Of Desert Knolls
    4.44 score
    4.8(6)

    15749 Olalee Road, Apple Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Parents consistently praise Gingerbread Learning Center for its nurturing, clean, and safe environment with caring staff. Children enjoy attending and engage in structured learning activities and classes rather than passive entertainment. The facility is noted for being responsive to parent concerns and treating children with genuine care.

    Nurturing environmentclean and safe facilityfriendly and loving staffstructured learning activities
  2. 2
    Apple Valley Child Care Center
    4.33 score
    4.5(10)

    18609 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Apple Valley Child Care Center receives overwhelming positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and faith-based education. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and socially, with one noting their child skipped kindergarten due to advanced test scores. One negative review alleges inadequate hygiene care and inconsistent discipline policies.

    Loving and patient staffclean facilityhome-cooked mealsstrong academic preparation
  3. 3
    Apple Valley Christian Academy Preschool
    4.33 score
    4.5(10)

    22230 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Apple Valley Christian Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, Christian-based curriculum, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and significant academic success of their children. One parent reported concerns about hygiene, discipline consistency regarding their autistic child, and unequal enforcement of behavior policies.

    Loving and patie
  4. 4
    Smart Start Academy
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    21482 Yucca Loma Rd, Apple Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

    Parents consistently praise Smart Start Academy for its caring, passionate staff and clean, well-organized facility. Children show strong academic progress and emotional attachment to the school, with parents appreciating the in-classroom cameras and fair pricing. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's preparation for kindergarten.

    Passionate and kind staffclean and bright facilityin-classroom camerasfair pricing
  5. 5
    Wanda'S Preschool
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    15637 Tuscola Road, Apple Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Wanda's Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who report their children are academically advanced, enjoy attending, and benefit from caring staff. However, one parent reported negative experiences involving billing disputes, staff rudeness, and their child being dismissed from the program.

    Academic advancementcaring and supportive staffchildren eager to attendhelpful with developmental milestones like potty training

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Before or After School Daycare in Apple Valley, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Apple Valley, California, making up 11% of the 18 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 Apple Valley, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Apple Valley

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Avusd Sitting Bull Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19445 Sitting Bull Road, Apple Valley, CA
Phone
(760) 240-5278
Avusd Phoenix Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20700 Thunderbird, Apple Valley, CA
Phone
(760) 242-0743

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Apple Valley, California, out of 18 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 Apple Valley, 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
Apple Valley offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Apple Valley for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Apple Valley 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.