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Best Before or After School Daycare in Davis, CA

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Davis. Average rating: 4.54/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Davis, California at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.54/5
Parent reviews
96
Top rated (4.5+)
12

Davis has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 96 parent reviews averaging 4.54/5.12 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95618 (avg 5 stars), while 95616 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Davis

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
    Davis Parent Nursery School #2
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    426 W 8th Street, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Davis Parent Nursery School #2 receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and supportive teachers. Parents consistently highlight the program's unique focus on parent education and involvement alongside child development, with many describing it as a special place where both children and families thrive.

    play-based learningskilled and patient teachersstrong parent communityparent education programs
  2. 2
    Davis Parent Nursery School
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    1441 Danbury, Davis, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.

    Play-based learning programsupportive and knowledgeable teachersstrong parent communityparent education opportunities
  3. 3
    University Covenant Nursery School
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    315 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 76 children

    University Covenant Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, familial environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's balanced, play-based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development, with low class ratios allowing individual attention.

    Caring and compassionate stafflow class ratioswarm and loving environmentwell-balanced curriculum
  4. 4
    Dccns
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    412 C Street, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Davis Community Church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, meaningful services, and community involvement, but do not evaluate daycare services or facilities.

    Welcoming and friendly communityengaging children's programsprogressive valuesLGBTQ-friendly
  5. 5
    Tender Learning Care
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    1818 Lake Blvd, Davis, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Tender Learning Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the nurturing, child-focused environment, dedicated long-term staff, and strong educational curriculum. However, one detailed 1-star review documents serious safety and legal compliance violations, substantiated by CDSS investigations, including failure to respect court custody orders, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional owner conduct.

    Warm and welcoming environmentpatient and nurturing te

Rating Distribution

Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Davis

4.5 - 5.0
12
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.45avg rating
27 daycares · 13 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.9avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Davis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
956189
5
3
9561622
4.43
9

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Davis (12–124 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

14

Large

76–150 children

8

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Davis based on parent reviews

Davis Parent Nursery School

5(15)

1441 Danbury, Davis, CA

Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.

Play-based learning programsupportive and knowledgeable teachersstrong parent community

University Covenant Nursery School

5(9)

315 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA

University Covenant Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, familial environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's balanced, play-based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development, with low class ratios allowing individual attention.

Caring and compassionate stafflow class ratioswarm and loving environment

Rivendell Nursery School

4.7(2)

2661 E. Portage Bay Avenue, Davis, CA

One parent highlights the school's beautiful setting, noting it offers a perfect environment for outdoor walks. Another review describes the institution as a parent-run cooperative located within a community center, with plans to relocate to a new building upon reopening.

beautiful environmentsuitable for outdoor walksparent cooperative model

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Daycare types in Davis

Child Daycare & Preschools 27Before or After School Daycare 4

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Before or After School Daycare in Davis, California

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Davis, California, making up 13% of the 31 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 Davis have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 96 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Davis, 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 Davis

Showing 4 results

University Covenant Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

University Covenant Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, familial environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's balanced, play-based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development, with low class ratios allowing individual attention.

Caring and compassionate stafflow class ratioswarm and loving environment
Address
315 Mace Blvd., Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 574-4774
Davis Parent Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Davis Parent Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise its play-based learning approach, strong sense of community, and exceptional teachers. Parents highlight that the cooperative model supports both child development and parent education, with affordable tuition and excellent child-to-teacher ratios. Families report their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while building lasting friendships and community connections.

Play-based learning programsupportive and knowledgeable teachersstrong parent community
Address
1441 Danbury, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 757-5375
Rivendell Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

One parent highlights the school's beautiful setting, noting it offers a perfect environment for outdoor walks. Another review describes the institution as a parent-run cooperative located within a community center, with plans to relocate to a new building upon reopening.

beautiful environmentsuitable for outdoor walksparent cooperative model
Address
2661 E. Portage Bay Avenue, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-6662
Davis Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-1651

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Davis, California, out of 31 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 Davis have an average Google rating of 4.54 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Davis, 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
Davis offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 27 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Davis for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Davis 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.