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 — Montessori Country Day Score: 100%

    Bergamo Montessori Schools

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Creative Spaces Preschool Score: 86%

    Creative Spaces Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://creativespaceslearning.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Mini Makers Preschool Score: 86%

    Mini Makers Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.MiniMakersPreschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Washington Preschool Score: 86%

    Washington Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.scusd.edu.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Centennial Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Centennial Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.centennialpreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Land Park Infant Center and Preschool Score: 86%

    Land Park Infant Center and Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://landparkpreschool.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Living Water Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Living Water Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://livingwaterchristianacademy.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Robla Preschool Score: 86%

    Robla Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://preschool.robla.k12.ca.us.

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

  9. #9 — Augustines Dreams Learning Center Score: 86%

    Augustines Dreams Learning Center is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.augustinesdreams.com/contact-us.html.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Calvary Christian of Sacramento Score: 86%

    Calvary Christian of Sacramento is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, community services non profits. Website: https://www.calvaryforkids.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Bergamo Montessori School Score: 86%

    Bergamo Montessori School is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.bergamoschools.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing.

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

  12. #12 — Montessori Contry Day School Score: 86%

    Montessori Contry Day School is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.bergamoschools.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Land Park Montessori Score: 86%

    Land Park Montessori is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://www.landparkmontessori.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Kiddy Club LLC Score: 86%

    Kiddy Club LLC is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kiddyclubdaycare.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Hiram Johnson Family Education Center Score: 86%

    Hiram Johnson Family Education Center is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.scusd.edu/.

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

  16. #16 — St. Mary Preschool Score: 86%

    St. Mary Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.saintmaryschool.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Adventure Montessori School Score: 83%

    Adventure Montessori School - Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Sacramento, CA

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

  18. #18 — Learning Pointe Christian Preschool Score: 80%

    Learning Pointe Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.learningpointepreschool.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Oak Park Preschool Score: 76%

    Preschool in Sacramento, CA

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Happy Time Learning Center Score: 74%

    Happy Time Learning Center is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://happytimepreschoolinc.com.

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

  21. #21 — Happy Time Preschool Score: 71%

    Happy Time Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bestpreschoolsca.com/.

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

  22. #22 — First Steps Score: 71%

    First Steps is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.startatfirststeps.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Mr. Luo's Preschool Academy Score: 71%

    Mr. Luo's Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://mrluospreschoolacademy.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Oak Park Preschool Score: 69%

    Oak Park Preschool is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.oakparkpreschoolinc.org/.

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

  25. #25 — Kinder World Score: 69%

    Kinder World is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kinderworldpreschool.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Forever Friends Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Forever Friends Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.foreverfriendselc.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Muck and Wonder Score: 69%

    Muck and Wonder is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://muckandwonderfarmschool.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Prestige Preschool Academy - Natomas Score: 69%

    Prestige Preschool Academy - Natomas is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.prestigepreschoolacademy.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Little Blossom Montessori School Score: 69%

    Little Blossom Montessori School is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.littleblossom.org/.

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

  30. #30 — Arista Preschool Sacramento Score: 69%

    Arista Preschool Sacramento is a childcare center in Sacramento, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://annunciationpreschooldaycare.yolasite.co.

    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?
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 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.