Best Daycares in Sacramento, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Sacramento based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Sacramento
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#1 — Montessori Country Day Score: 25/100
Bergamo Montessori Schools
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#2 — Oak Park Preschool Score: 22/100
Preschool in Sacramento, CA
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Playhouse Preschool Score: 16/100
Sacramento Preschool (18 Months
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Glory Children's Learning Center, Inc. Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4474765320. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Common Grounds Preschool and Daycare Score: 11/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/358836604. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.
Programs: 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 →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Sacramento?
- Montessori Country Day is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
- 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 Sacramento?
- Childcare costs in Sacramento 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.