Best Daycares in Riverside, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Riverside based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Riverside

  1. #1 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Big Sky Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Sierra Preschool & After School Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — School Time Montessori Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — We Kare Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Alvord Child Development Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Project Moving Forward Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Riverside Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Spin-Kemp Christian Preschool Score: 76%

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

  10. #10 — St Pauls Building Blocks Preschool Score: 71%

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

  11. #11 — Little Explorers Preschool Academy Score: 69%

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

  12. #12 — Kids Time Montessori Score: 66%

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

  13. #13 — First United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 63%

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

  14. #14 — Discovery Montessori Home School Score: 63%

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

  15. #15 — Cottonwood Montessori Score: 63%

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

  16. #16 — Pat-a-Cake Preschool Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — Mission Grove KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  18. #18 — Champions at Tomas Rivera Elementary Score: 57%

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

  19. #19 — Canyon Crest KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  20. #20 — The Learning Experience - Riverside Score: 54%

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

  21. #21 — Kidd Street Preschool Score: 51%

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

  22. #22 — Mahinda Chintha Jayaratna INC Score: 51%

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

  23. #23 — Little Stars Preschool Score: 51%

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

  24. #24 — Riverside County Office of Education Stokoe Head Start Score: 49%

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

  25. #25 — La Petite Academy Score: 49%

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

  26. #26 — Riverco Office of Education Arlanza Head Start Score: 49%

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

  27. #27 — Jurupa Head Start-Preschool Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — La Petite Academy on Collett Ave. Score: 49%

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

  29. #29 — Ready, Set, Grow In Home Pre School Score: 40%

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

  30. #30 — Carnegie Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, School, 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 Riverside?
The Goddard School 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 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 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.