Best Daycares in Reno, NV — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 32 daycares and childcare centers in Reno based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Reno

  1. #1 — ITCN Head Start Score: 86%

    ITCN Head Start is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, community services non profits. Website: http://www.itcn.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  2. #2 — MunchkinLand PreSchool Score: 86%

    MunchkinLand PreSchool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.munchkinlandpreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Lion and Lamb Christian School Score: 86%

    Lion and Lamb Christian School is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://lionlambschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — The Goddard School of South Reno Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of South Reno is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nv/reno/south-reno.

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

  5. #5 — High Desert Montessori School Score: 86%

    High Desert Montessori School is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.hdmsreno.com/.

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

  6. #6 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nv/reno/reno-somersett.

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

  7. #7 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 86%

    Sunflower Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sunflowerpreschoolreno.com.

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

  8. #8 — Caughlin Preschool Score: 86%

    Caughlin Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.caughlinpreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Crosswalk Preschool Score: 86%

    Crosswalk Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.crosswalkpreschoolnv.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Biggest Little Learning Center Score: 86%

    Biggest Little Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://biggestlittlelearningcenter.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Milestones Early Childhood Learning Score: 86%

    Milestones Early Childhood Learning is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.milestonesreno.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Creative World Children's Academy Score: 86%

    Creative World Children's Academy is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://renopreschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Little Golden Goose Score: 84%

    Little Golden Goose is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlegoldengoose.com.

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

  14. #14 — All About Kids Score: 84%

    All About Kids is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://renonvpreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Purple Door Preschool (Midtown) Score: 84%

    Purple Door Preschool (Midtown) is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://purpledoorpreschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — CTE Pre-K Lab School Score: 80%

    CTE Pre-K Lab School is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://www.washoeschools.net/preklab.

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

  17. #17 — Northern Star Montessori School Score: 77%

    Northern Star Montessori School is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://northernstarmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Kids R Us Score: 71%

    Kids R Us is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.hippityhoplc.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Kids R Kids Reno Score: 71%

    Kids R Kids Reno is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.kidsrkidsreno.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Little Hands Learning Center Score: 69%

    Little Hands Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.littlehandslearningreno.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Aleph Academy Preschool Score: 69%

    Aleph Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://alephacademy.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Small Strides South Meadows Score: 69%

    Small Strides South Meadows is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.smallstridesdaycare.com.

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

  23. #23 — PEMDAS Preschool Score: 69%

    PEMDAS Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.wonderschool.com/nv/reno/pemdas-preschool-9966.

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

  24. #24 — Willow & Wonder Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Willow & Wonder Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://willowandwonderelc.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 69%

    Sonshine Preschool is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sonshinereno.org/.

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

  26. #26 — Little Lites Christian Learning Center Score: 69%

    Little Lites Christian Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, religious school. Website: http://littlelites.org/.

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

  27. #27 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 66%

    KinderCare Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kindercare.com.

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

  28. #28 — South Reno KinderCare Score: 66%

    South Reno KinderCare is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/reno/nv/081084?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matchty…

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

  29. #29 — All About Kids Learning Center Score: 66%

    All About Kids Learning Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kindercare.com.

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

  30. #30 — Pinion Early Education Center Score: 57%

    Pinion Early Education Center is a childcare center in Reno, NV. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pinionearlyeducation.com/.

    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 Reno?
ITCN Head Start is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Reno 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 Reno?
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 Reno?
Childcare costs in Reno 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.