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 — Los Gatos Preschool and Childcare Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Villa del Monte Montessori Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Los Gatos Academy Preschool Score: 71%

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

  4. #4 — Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool Score: 71%

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

  5. #5 — Shir Hadash Early Childhood Center Score: 69%

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

  6. #6 — 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 →

  7. #7 — APJCC Preschool Score: 63%

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

  8. #8 — Harwood Hills Country School Score: 63%

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

  9. #9 — Little Star Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Los Gatos - Saratoga Observation Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — Grace Preschool Score: 60%

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

  12. #12 — Kiddie Kampus Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — Mariposa Montessori Score: 60%

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

  14. #14 — Bright Horizons Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — 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 →

  16. #16 — Shannon Nursery School Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. 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?
Los Gatos Preschool and Childcare 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.