Best Daycares in Riverside, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 28 daycares and childcare centers in Riverside based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Riverside

  1. #1 — Little Explorers Preschool Academy Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Discovery Montessori Home School Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Big Sky Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Sierra Preschool & After School Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — School Time Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Pat-a-Cake Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Alvord Child Development Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Cottonwood Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Project Moving Forward Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — First United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Kids Time Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — We Kare Daycare and Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Spin-Kemp Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — St Pauls Building Blocks Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Riverside County Office of Education Stokoe Head Start Score: 11/100

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

  17. #17 — La Petite Academy on Collett Ave. Score: 11/100

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

  18. #18 — La Petite Academy Score: 11/100

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

  19. #19 — Mahinda Chintha Jayaratna INC Score: 11/100

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

  20. #20 — Mission Grove KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  21. #21 — Champions at Tomas Rivera Elementary Score: 11/100

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

  22. #22 — Little Stars Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  23. #23 — Riverco Office of Education Arlanza Head Start Score: 11/100

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

  24. #24 — Kidd Street Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  25. #25 — The Learning Experience - Riverside Score: 11/100

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

  26. #26 — Canyon Crest KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  27. #27 — Jurupa Head Start-Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Riverside Preschool Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Riverside?
Little Explorers Preschool Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Riverside?
Childcare costs in Riverside 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.