Best Daycares in Poway, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 23 daycares and childcare centers in Poway based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Poway

  1. #1 — Kiddies Korner Score: 86%

    Kiddies Korner is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kiddies-korner.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Poway Tiny Tots Score: 86%

    Poway Tiny Tots is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.poway.org/209/classes.

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

  3. #3 — Montessori Center SD Score: 86%

    Montessori Center SD is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: https://montessoricentersd.vercel.app/.

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

  4. #4 — Elm Park Preschool Score: 86%

    Elm Park Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ElmParkPreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — My Room to Grow Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 86%

    My Room to Grow Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.powaypreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Hilltop Preschool Score: 86%

    Hilltop Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://powayhilltoppreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Big Future Preschool Score: 86%

    Big Future Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.bigfuture-preschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool Score: 86%

    Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mtolivepreschool.net/.

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

  9. #9 — Head Start Center Score: 84%

    Head Start Center is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cdiheadstart.org.

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

  10. #10 — Skills Learning Center Score: 80%

    Skills Learning Center is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://skillspoway.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Children's Preschool and Learning Center Score: 77%

    Children's Preschool and Learning Center is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://childrenspreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Chinmaya Blossoms Montessori Score: 71%

    Chinmaya Blossoms Montessori is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.chinmayablossoms.org.

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

  13. #13 — Poway Country Preschool Score: 69%

    Poway Country Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.powaycountrypreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Pomerado Christian Preschool Score: 69%

    Pomerado Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, church cathedral, religious school. Website: http://www.pomerado.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Church cathedral, Religious school. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Ganon Gil Preschool Score: 69%

    Ganon Gil Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ganongilpreschool.com.

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

  16. #16 — Resurrection Preschool Score: 66%

    Resurrection Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://resurrectionpreschool.net/about-us.

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

  17. #17 — Preschool Power Hour Score: 60%

    Preschool Power Hour is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.preschoolpowerhour.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Pomerado Christian Pre-School Score: 57%

    Pomerado Christian Pre-School is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.pomerado.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Discovery Isle Preschool Score: 57%

    Discovery Isle Preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school, education. Website: http://www.discoveryisle.com/preschools/san-diego/poway.

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

  20. #20 — Ganon Gil Early Childhood Education Center Score: 57%

    Ganon Gil Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ganongilpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Montessori Schoolhouse Score: 49%

    Montessori Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  22. #22 — Gymboree Play And Music, Scripps Poway Score: 37%

    Gymboree Play And Music, Scripps Poway is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, kids recreation and party, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Kids recreation and party, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  23. #23 — nature's way preschool Score: 37%

    nature's way preschool is a childcare center in Poway, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 Poway?
Kiddies Korner is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Poway 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 Poway?
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 Poway?
Childcare costs in Poway 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.