Best Before or After School Daycare in El Dorado Hills, CA
Compare 1 before or after school daycare in El Dorado Hills. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
El Dorado Hills, California at a glance
- Programs
- 1
- Avg rating
- 4.22/5
- Parent reviews
- 105
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
El Dorado Hills has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 105 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 95762 with 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Dorado Hills
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.
- 1Madrone Montessori School LLC4.58 score5(7)
5001 Windplay Drive, #1, El Dorado Hills, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Madrone Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the Montessori approach, caring staff, and emphasis on independence and self-reliance. Parents report their children develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning through hands-on activities and community involvement. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are encouraged to express themselves while learning structure and kindness.
Montesso - 2Busy Bees Preschool INC.4.44 score4.6(14)
1261 Hawks Flight Ct. Ste. F, El Dorado Hills, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Busy Bees Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, experienced teachers, small class sizes, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically, with excellent communication and creative programming.
Small class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosexperienced and caring teachersclean and welcoming facilitycreative and engaging daily activities - 3The Gift Of Kids4.34 score4.5(11)
5130 Golden Foothills, El Dorado Hills, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
The Gift of Kids receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the owner Jenn, staff warmth, and quality care. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including undocumented injuries to their child and inadequate incident documentation.
Caring and attentive stafflow employee turnoverpositive atmosphereeducational programming - 4The Gift Of Kids INC.4.34 score4.5(11)
5130 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
THE GIFT OF KIDS INC. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the owner Jenn and staff for warm, attentive care and creating a safe, engaging environment. Children show strong social and academic development, and parents report high staff morale and retention. One parent reported a serious incident involving undocumented injuries to their child and alleged negligence in supervision.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in El Dorado Hills
What Parents Value Most
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Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in El Dorado Hills, based on parent reviews
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El Dorado Hills zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95762 | 21 | 4.22 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in El Dorado Hills (15–124 children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
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Before or After School Daycare in El Dorado Hills, California
There are 1 before or after school daycare in El Dorado Hills, California, making up 5% of the 21 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 El Dorado Hills have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.58 stars. Our analysis covers 105 parent reviews. Parents in El Dorado Hills most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and patient teachers, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in El Dorado Hills, 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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