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Best Before or After School Daycare in Tulare, CA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Tulare. Average rating: 4.71/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Tulare, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.71/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Tulare has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.71/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93274 zip code, averaging 4.71 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tulare

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.

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    Children'S House Montessori School
    4.78 score
    5(18)

    2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.

    Kind and capable teacherspositive learning environmentseasonal curriculum rotationhands-on activities (gardening

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Tulare

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.67avg rating
15 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Tulare zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9327416
4.71
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Tulare (15–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tulare based on parent reviews

Children'S House Montessori School

5(18)

2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA

Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.

Kind and capable teacherspositive learning environmentseasonal curriculum rotation

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Daycare types in Tulare

Child Daycare & Preschools 15Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Tulare, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Tulare, California, making up 6% of the 16 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 Tulare have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Tulare, 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 Tulare

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Children'S House Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Children's House Montessori School for its caring, nurturing environment and effective Montessori approach. Children show notable growth in confidence, independence, and social skills, with staff providing attentive individualized communication. Families are highly satisfied with the teachers and learning program, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.

Kind and capable teacherspositive learning environmentseasonal curriculum rotation
Address
2117 E. Sunset Ave., Tulare, CA
Phone
(559) 685-0446

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Tulare, California, out of 16 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 Tulare have an average Google rating of 4.71 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Tulare, 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
Tulare offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Tulare for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tulare 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.