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Best Before or After School Daycare in Visalia, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Visalia. Average rating: 4.06/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Visalia, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.06/5
Parent reviews
130
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Visalia has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 130 parent reviews averaging 4.06/5.The largest concentration is in 93291 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Visalia

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
    Stepping Stones Preschool
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    5200 W Caldwell, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise its nurturing educational environment, small class sizes, and flexible part-time schedule. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children's academic skills, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness. The staff is consistently described as warm, caring, and attentive to individual child development.

    Nurturing and caring staffsmall teacher-to-child ratioflexible part-time schedulestrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  2. 2
    Boingo'S Academy
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    7137 W Pershing Ct, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Boingo's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and play-based learning environment. Children reportedly excel academically and emotionally, with parents noting improved school readiness. One negative review alleges neglect and poor conditions, though this contrasts sharply with all other feedback.

    Caring and professional staffengaging age-appropriate curriculumplay-based learningstrong academic preparation for elementary school
  3. 3

    3110 East Houston, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Parents praise Visalia Adult School Children's Center for its supportive instructors, helpful staff, and quality educational programs at affordable prices. Reviewers consistently highlight positive teaching experiences across various courses and appreciate the campus atmosphere. The facility appears to effectively support student success and career development.

    Friendly and patient instructorshelpful staffaffordable programsvariety of course offerings
  4. 4

    9514 W. Pershing Avenue, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Parents praise CCGI Learning Center for its kind and patient staff, fun learning environment, and quality gymnastics instruction. However, some parents report organizational issues with class assignments and concerns about billing practices and restrictive makeup token policies.

    Kind and patient instructorsengaging activitiessafe environmentfun classes
  5. 5

    600 W Beech Ave, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Reviews appear to be about Whitendale Park recreational facility rather than the daycare center. The park receives consistently high praise for cleanliness, amenities, and family-friendly features. However, recent safety concerns including drug activity, shooting, and stabbing incidents have been reported.

    Clean facilitiesample shade structuresmultiple sports fields and diamondsplayground for various age groups
  6. 6

    600 W. Beech Street, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

    These reviews appear to be for Whitendale Park, a public recreational facility in Visalia, rather than the Family Focus Whitendale Park Preschool daycare center. Reviewers praise the park's cleanliness, amenities, and layout for sports and community events. However, some safety concerns have been noted in recent years.

    Clean facilitiesample parkingshaded picnic areas and playgroundsmultiple baseball/softball diamonds
  7. 7

    528 S. Chinowth, Visalia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    Most parents praise Senaida Garcia Child Development Center for caring staff, hands-on teachers, child development progress, and safety measures. However, a few parents reported poor customer service during initial inquiries and concerns about transparency with parents.

    Speech and developmental improvementscaring and phenomenal teachershands-on staffsafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 19 daycares with Google ratings in Visalia

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
8
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Visalia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9329119
4.22
2
9327717
4.01
4
932925
4
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Visalia (12–146 children)

Small

up to 30 children

19

Medium

31–75 children

12

Large

76–150 children

10

Very Large

150+ children

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Before or After School Daycare in Visalia, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Visalia, California, making up 5% of the 41 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 Visalia have an average rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 19 rated facilities, with 32% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.06 stars. Our analysis covers 130 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Visalia, 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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There are 2 before or after school daycares in Visalia, California, out of 41 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 Visalia have an average Google rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 19 rated facilities. About 32% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Visalia, 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
Visalia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 39 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 Visalia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Visalia 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.