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Best Before or After School Daycare in Oroville, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Oroville. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oroville, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
87
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Oroville has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 36% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 95965 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oroville

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
    Butte College Child Development Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Note: Most reviews appear to be about Butte College rather than the Child Development Center specifically. One parent mentioned their son attended the on-campus daycare for 2 years at no cost and loved the teachers and friends there. Overall campus is praised for beauty, supportive staff, and resources.

    Beautiful campussupportive staffon-campus daycare availablecost-free childcare option mentioned
  2. 2
    Feather River Rec. & Park Dist. - Preschool
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1875 Feather River Boulevard, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Parents consistently praise Feather River Rec. & Park District for its gymnastics classes, recreational activities, and facility quality. The preschool program is mentioned positively as a high-quality offering. Staff are described as polite, welcoming, and effective with children.

    Excellent gymnastics instruction and coachesclean and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming front office and entrance areasvariety of activities and classes (science
  3. 3
    A Bright Starr Preschool & Daycare
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    5597 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    A BRIGHT STARR PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE in Oroville receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising caring staff, safe environment, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about staffing levels, staff attitude, lack of educational structure, and safety issues including bullying and injuries.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentaffordable pricingfun and learning-based activities
  4. 4
    First United Methodist Church Preschool
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    45 Acacia Avenue, Oroville, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    First United Methodist Church Preschool in Oroville receives positive feedback from visitors and families. Reviews highlight the facility's welcoming environment and quality of services, though most comments focus on the church itself rather than specific preschool experiences.

    Great preschoolnice facilitybeautiful sanctuarygood pastor
  5. 5
    Barton'S Nursery School
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    645 Pomona Ave, Oroville, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 41 children

    Barton's Nursery School receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising cleanliness, responsive staff, caring environment, and children's enthusiasm. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, confinement practices, physical discipline by staff, and alleged emotional abuse.

    Clean facilityattentive staff communication about children's daily activitieskind and caring staffchildren enthusiastic about attending
  6. 6
    E Center Hs Pgms - Boulder Creek Ctr.
    3.53 score
    3.4(18)

    675 Mitchell Ave., Oroville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents praise E Center HS Pgms for its safe, comfortable environment and helpful, professional management. The facility offers amenities like a pool and Head Start program. Some concerns are raised about affordability and crowding.

    Safe environmenthelpful and professional staffaffordable pricingpool and basketball court

Rating Distribution

Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Oroville

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
5
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
16 daycares · 12 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oroville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9596511
4.3
3
959668
4.22
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oroville (16–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

11

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oroville based on parent reviews

Barton'S Nursery School

4.1(8)

645 Pomona Ave, Oroville, CA

Barton's Nursery School receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising cleanliness, responsive staff, caring environment, and children's enthusiasm. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, confinement practices, physical discipline by staff, and alleged emotional abuse.

Clean facilityattentive staff communication about children's daily activitieskind and caring staff

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Daycare types in Oroville

Child Daycare & Preschools 16Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Oroville, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Oroville, California, making up 11% 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 Oroville have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oroville, 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 Oroville

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Barton'S Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Barton's Nursery School receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising cleanliness, responsive staff, caring environment, and children's enthusiasm. However, two 1-star reviews describe serious concerns including inadequate nutrition, confinement practices, physical discipline by staff, and alleged emotional abuse.

Clean facilityattentive staff communication about children's daily activitieskind and caring staff
Address
645 Pomona Ave, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 533-0573
Small Folks Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
150 Oroview Drive, Oroville, CA
Phone
(530) 532-0682

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Oroville, 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 Oroville have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities. About 36% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oroville, 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
Oroville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Oroville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oroville 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.