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
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#1 — Kiddies Korner Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#2 — Poway Tiny Tots Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#3 — Montessori Center SD Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#4 — Elm Park Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — My Room to Grow Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Hilltop Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Big Future Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
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#8 — Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Head Start Center Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — Skills Learning Center Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — Children's Preschool and Learning Center Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Chinmaya Blossoms Montessori Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#13 — Poway Country Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#14 — Pomerado Christian Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Church cathedral, Religious school. View full profile →
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#15 — Ganon Gil Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Resurrection Preschool Score: 57%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#17 — Preschool Power Hour Score: 51%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#18 — Pomerado Christian Pre-School Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#19 — Discovery Isle Preschool Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School, Education. View full profile →
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#20 — Ganon Gil Early Childhood Education Center Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#21 — Montessori Schoolhouse Score: 40%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#22 — nature's way preschool Score: 29%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#23 — Gymboree Play And Music, Scripps Poway Score: 29%
Programs: Preschool, Kids recreation and party, Child care and day care, 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.