Best Daycares in Sacramento, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Sacramento based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Sacramento

  1. #1 — Busy Bee Childhood Development Center Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Cadence Academy Preschool, I Street Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Merry Garden Preschool Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Sutterville Preschool Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Bloom Schoolhouse Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Fremont Nursery School Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Discovery Montessori School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Creekside Preschool & Infant Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — King's Children's Academy Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Inspire Preschool Academy Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Creating Characters Preschool Academy Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Creative Spaces Preschool Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Mini Makers Preschool Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Washington Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Centennial Christian Preschool Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Learning Tree Preschool Score: 76%

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

  17. #17 — Enriching Minds Preschool Score: 71%

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

  18. #18 — Tiny Scholars Academy Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Mindful Miracle Score: 69%

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

  20. #20 — Future Thinkers Preschool and Childcare Score: 69%

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

  21. #21 — Playhouse Preschool Score: 63%

    Sacramento Preschool (18 Months

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Learning to Love Development Center Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — Merryhill Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Rising Star Preschool Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Artenia Beast's Academy of Play and Whimsy Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Milestones Child Development Center Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Discovery Tree Schools Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Teaching With Care Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Discovery Tree Schools (I St) Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Happy Gnome Preschool Score: 60%

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Sacramento?
Busy Bee Childhood Development Center 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 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 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.