Best Daycares in Los Gatos, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 18 daycares and childcare centers in Los Gatos based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Los Gatos

  1. #1 — Villa del Monte Montessori Score: 86%

    Villa del Monte Montessori is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.villadelmontemontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Los Gatos Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    Los Gatos Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.losgatospreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool Score: 80%

    Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://bbplayground.causevox.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Los Gatos Academy Preschool Score: 80%

    Los Gatos Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.LGAcademyPreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center Score: 77%

    Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.shirhadash.org/shecc.

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

  6. #6 — APJCC Preschool Score: 71%

    APJCC Preschool is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://jvalley.org/preschool.

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

  7. #7 — Harwood Hills Country School Score: 71%

    Harwood Hills Country School is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, shopping. Website: http://www.harwoodschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Shopping. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Los Gatos - Saratoga Observation Nursery School Score: 69%

    Los Gatos - Saratoga Observation Nursery School is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lgsons.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Grace Preschool Score: 69%

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.gracepreschoollosgatos.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Kiddie Kampus Score: 69%

    Kiddie Kampus is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://kiddiekampuslosgatos.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Mariposa Montessori Score: 69%

    Mariposa Montessori is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.mariposamontessori.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Bright Horizons Score: 69%

    Bright Horizons is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ca/losgatos/losgatos?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=weblink&utm_content=c…

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

  13. #13 — Little Star Academy Score: 69%

    Little Star Academy is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.littlestaracademy.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Los Gatos Academy Preschool Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/918138561. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Shannon Nursery School Score: 60%

    Shannon Nursery School is a childcare center in Los Gatos, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.shannonnurseryschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Tiny Stars Home Daycare Score: 54%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8348228187. Type: home-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/37838308. Type: cooperative. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — KidsArt Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2618886011. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Los Gatos?
Villa del Monte Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos?
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 Los Gatos?
Childcare costs in Los Gatos 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.