Who is the #1 daycare in Fresno?

Fresno EOC Head Start Cedarwood is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Fresno based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Fresno?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Fresno?

Childcare costs in Fresno vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Fresno, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 35 daycares and childcare centers in Fresno based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Fresno

#1 — Fresno EOC Head Start Cedarwood Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#2 — Fresno EOC Head Start Area II Location Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#3 — Dermer's Creative Care Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — Shining Star Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — Fresno EOC Head Start Brooks Location Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#6 — VDA Inc. Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Fresno EOC Head Start Franklin Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#8 — Little Blue Tots Daycare Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Family service center, Education. View full profile →
#9 — Fresno EOC Head Start Romain Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#10 — Little Blue Tots Daycare, LLC Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Family service center, Education. View full profile →
#11 — Kids Kare Ashlan Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#12 — Huggins Early Education Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Fresno EOC Head Start Kings Canyon Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#14 — Sunnybrook Private Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Sprout Children s' Enrichment Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Sunnybrook Private Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#17 — Westminster Christian Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — A Better Choice Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Academy of Creative Education Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Tutoring center. View full profile →
#20 — Where the Garden Grows Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Educare Early Stars Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Fresno Montessori School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
#23 — The Learning Tree Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — North West Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Bluff View Private Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#26 — Cornerstone Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — N. First Street KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#28 — Fresno EOC Head Start Madison Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Fresno Migrant Head Start Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Terrific 2's Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Fresno?: Fresno EOC Head Start Cedarwood is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Fresno based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Fresno?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Fresno?: Childcare costs in Fresno vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Fresno

#1 — Fresno EOC Head Start Cedarwood Score: 77%

#2 — Fresno EOC Head Start Area II Location Score: 77%

#3 — Dermer's Creative Care Score: 77%

#4 — Shining Star Preschool Score: 77%

#5 — Fresno EOC Head Start Brooks Location Score: 77%

#6 — VDA Inc. Score: 77%

#7 — Fresno EOC Head Start Franklin Score: 77%

#8 — Little Blue Tots Daycare Score: 77%

#9 — Fresno EOC Head Start Romain Score: 77%

#10 — Little Blue Tots Daycare, LLC Score: 77%

#11 — Kids Kare Ashlan Score: 77%

#12 — Huggins Early Education Center Score: 77%

#13 — Fresno EOC Head Start Kings Canyon Score: 76%

#14 — Sunnybrook Private Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 71%

#15 — Sprout Children s' Enrichment Center Score: 71%

#16 — Sunnybrook Private Preschool Score: 69%

#17 — Westminster Christian Preschool Score: 63%

#18 — A Better Choice Preschool Score: 63%

#19 — Academy of Creative Education Score: 63%

#20 — Where the Garden Grows Preschool Score: 63%

#21 — Educare Early Stars Preschool Score: 60%

#22 — Fresno Montessori School Score: 60%

#23 — The Learning Tree Score: 60%

#24 — North West Learning Center Score: 60%

#25 — Bluff View Private Preschool Score: 60%

#26 — Cornerstone Preschool Score: 60%

#27 — N. First Street KinderCare Score: 57%

#28 — Fresno EOC Head Start Madison Score: 49%

#29 — Fresno Migrant Head Start Score: 49%

#30 — Terrific 2's Score: 40%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions