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Best Before or After School Daycare in Placerville, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Placerville. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Placerville, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.44/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Placerville has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95667 zip code, averaging 4.44 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Placerville

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
    First Friends Preschool
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    3132 Sheridan Dr., Placerville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    First Friends Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the Montessori curriculum, caring teachers (particularly Ms. Araceli and owner Maggie), and the school's focus on independence and social-emotional development. One negative review raises concerns about teacher authenticity and cleanliness standards.

    Montessori curriculumcaring and attentive teachersfocus on independence and life skillsSpanish language instruction
  2. 2
    His Kids Christian Preschool
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    6189 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    His Kids Christian Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, Christian values, and quality curriculum. The owner Cindra and her team are consistently highlighted for their kindness, patience, and individual attention to children. One parent reported a negative experience involving aggressive behavior from the owner after two days.

    Kind and patient staffstrong Christian valueschildren well-prepared for kindergartenindividualized attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Placerville

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

3.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Placerville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9566710
4.44
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Placerville (16–96 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Placerville based on parent reviews

Country Day Montessori School

5(4)

2771 Spear Street, Placerville, CA

Parents highlight the school's nurturing Montessori environment, noting that teachers are patient and dedicated to children's social, emotional, and academic growth. Reviewers appreciate the balance of independent work, outdoor time, and support for emotional regulation, with several families crediting the program for preparing their children well for kindergarten.

Montessori-based curriculumnurturing and patient teachersfocus on social and emotional development

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Daycare types in Placerville

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Placerville, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Placerville, California, making up 20% of the 10 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 Placerville have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Placerville, 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 Placerville

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Country Day Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents highlight the school's nurturing Montessori environment, noting that teachers are patient and dedicated to children's social, emotional, and academic growth. Reviewers appreciate the balance of independent work, outdoor time, and support for emotional regulation, with several families crediting the program for preparing their children well for kindergarten.

Montessori-based curriculumnurturing and patient teachersfocus on social and emotional development
Address
2771 Spear Street, Placerville, CA
Phone
(530) 626-1202
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6029 Gold Meadows Road, Placerville, CA
Phone
(530) 642-9903

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Placerville, California, out of 10 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 Placerville have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Placerville, 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
Placerville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Placerville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Placerville 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.