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Best Before or After School Daycare in San Ramon, CA

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in San Ramon. Average rating: 4.52/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Ramon, California at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.52/5
Parent reviews
110
Top rated (4.5+)
11

San Ramon has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 110 parent reviews averaging 4.52/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 65% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94583 zip code, averaging 4.54 stars across 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Ramon

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
    Little Bridges Child Care Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    9015 South Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Little Bridges Child Care Center in San Ramon receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong leadership, thoughtful teacher-child relationships, and engaging learning activities that support both child development and parental peace of mind. Families report easy transitions into care and meaningful connections between teachers and children across all classroom levels.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm and supportive culturestrong leadershipteachers know children's names and show genuine care
  2. 2
    Panache Enfants
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, #100, San Ramon, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Panache Enfants receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and educational focus. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, quality meal service included with tuition, and child development across all age groups. The owner and management team are noted for their personal attention and genuine care for families.

    Regular parent communication with daily updates and photosmeals and snacks included with tuitioncaring and nurturing teachersage-appropriate curriculum and education
  3. 3
    Brain Champs Montessori
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

    Brain Champs Montessori (also referred to as Brilliant Minds in reviews) in San Ramon receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the Montessori program, staff friendliness, and academic support including GATE/CoGAT preparation. However, one parent reported a significant issue regarding broken promises about drop-off services that led to their child being removed from the program with short notice.

    Montessori program qualitynice and confident teachersimproved social skillsfield trips and outings
  4. 4
    Ymca Childcare- Gale Ranch Preschool
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    2200 Brookcliff Circle, San Ramon, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    This appears to be a mislabeled listing—the reviews are for Cornerstone Apartments in San Ramon, not a daycare center. Most reviewers (7 of 9) praise the maintenance team, management responsiveness, and convenient location near parks and shopping. Two reviewers report issues with maintenance responsiveness, safety concerns, and unresolved complaints about property maintenance.

    Fast and professional maintenance responsecourteous and punctual maintenance staffconve

Rating Distribution

Based on 17 daycares with Google ratings in San Ramon

4.5 - 5.0
11
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in San Ramon, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.57avg rating
31 daycares · 15 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.15avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Ramon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9458320
4.54
5
9458214
4.51
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Ramon (13–194 children)

Small

up to 30 children

8

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

14

Very Large

150+ children

6

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Ramon based on parent reviews

Srvsacca - Kids' Country At Coyote Creek School

5

8700 North Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA

Diablo Hills Country School

3.3(3)

50 Creekside Drive, San Ramon, CA

One parent highlights the school's effective safety protocols and transparent communication during the pandemic, while another notes their daughter's strong social and academic development. Conversely, a single review expresses deep dissatisfaction with a personal experience, describing it as sad and disappointing.

safety protocolstransparent communicationsocial development

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Daycare types in San Ramon

Child Daycare & Preschools 31Before or After School Daycare 3

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Before or After School Daycare in San Ramon, California

There are 3 before or after school daycare in San Ramon, California, making up 9% of the 34 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 San Ramon have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 17 rated facilities, with 65% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 110 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon

Showing 3 results

Srvsacca - Kids' Country At Coyote Creek School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
8700 North Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 552-4485
Diablo Hills Country School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

One parent highlights the school's effective safety protocols and transparent communication during the pandemic, while another notes their daughter's strong social and academic development. Conversely, a single review expresses deep dissatisfaction with a personal experience, describing it as sad and disappointing.

safety protocolstransparent communicationsocial development
Address
50 Creekside Drive, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 831-1210
Srvsacca - Kids Country At Country Club School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7534 Blue Fox Way, San Ramon, CA
Phone
(925) 552-4483

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in San Ramon, California, out of 34 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 San Ramon have an average Google rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 17 rated facilities. About 65% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Ramon, 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
San Ramon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 31 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 San Ramon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Ramon 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.