Best Daycares in San Jose, CA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in San Jose

  1. #1 — Natural Foundations Preschool Score: 100%

    Natural Foundations Preschool

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

  2. #2 — W. C. Overfelt Child Development Center Score: 97%

    William Overfelt

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Santana Care Montessori School Score: 91%

    Montessori school | montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  4. #4 — SJB Cassell Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/648898691. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Over the Rainbow Montessori Score: 90%

    Over the Rainbow Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Early Learning Preschool Score: 86%

    Early Learning Preschool is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.learningpreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Kiddie Kountry Preschool Score: 86%

    East Valley Christian School (EVCS) is a private learning community serving grades K-12 in San Jose, California, with a focus on rigorous academics, character development, and enrichment programs. It is known for its diverse and Christ-centered atmosphere. Now accepting students.

    Programs: Preschool, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6, Visit East Valley, Apply Online, Succeed Grow, Inside the Christian School Curriculum: Academic Rigor and Biblical Truth, Accreditations, Campus Facilities, Employment Opportunities, Staff, Preschool Curriculum Overview, Toddler Program, Preschool Program, Transitional Kindergarten, Before After School Care, K 12 Curriculum Overview, Elementary School (K 5th), Middle School (6th 8th), High School (9th 12th), After School Program, Clubs Leadership, Calendar, Admissions Why Choose EVCS, Enrollment Process, Tuition Fees, Financial Aid Scholarships, Apply Now, Parent Resources, School Calendar, Parent Involvement Opportunities, Testimonials. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Sunflowers Montessori Preschool Score: 84%

    Sunflowers Montessori Preschool

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  9. #9 — LifeConnections Children’s Learning Center Score: 84%

    LifeConnections Children's Learning Center | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in San Jose, CA

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Bright Sunrise Preschool Score: 83%

    Best Preschool in San Jose, CA

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

  11. #11 — Lighthouse Montessori School Score: 83%

    Lighthouse Montessori School

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

  12. #12 — Yamashita Family Child Care Score: 83%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8424325630. Type: home-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Sunshine School Score: 82%

    Sunshine School is a bilingual Chinese Mandarin Immersion Pre-School, After School, Summer Camp, enrichment and Early Education Daycare Center. We serve children 2 months old to 8th grader with low ratios with six locations in San Jose, CA.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Evergreen Montessori School Score: 80%

    Preschool | Evergreen Montessori School | United States | Family Daycare | Child Daycare | Drop-in Daycare | Childcare Center | 24-hour Daycare

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  15. #15 — MACC Preschool Score: 80%

    MACC Preschool is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.maccpreschoolca.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Gateway Preschool Academy Score: 77%

    Gateway Preschool Academy is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.gateway-academy.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Kidango - Dorsa Center Score: 77%

    Kidango - Dorsa Center is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://kidango.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Allstars Stem Preschool Score: 77%

    Allstars Stem Preschool is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://calendly.com/mystempreschool/30min.

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

  19. #19 — Empire Montessori Preschool Score: 75%

    Empire Montessori Preschool

    Programs: Preschool, Montessori. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Agape Christian Preschool;참사랑 아카데미 Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/363653452. Type: faith-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Hearts & Minds Activity Center Score: 73%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8441932693. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — KidZone Preschool and Childcare Score: 71%

    KidZone Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidzonesj.com.

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

  23. #23 — Merryhill Preschool Score: 71%

    Preschool & Daycare in San Jose

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Precious Moments Preschool Score: 71%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/371556218. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Mission Bee’s Montessori Score: 69%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12395452264. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Happy Childhood School Score: 66%

    Happy Childhood School is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.happychildhoodschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Way Awesome Kids Club Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8519602199. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Willow Glen Academy Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/842557531. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bright Little Minds Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

    Bright Little Minds Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://brightlittlemindspreschool.com.

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

  30. #30 — SJB Water District Child Development Center Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8424683481. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 San Jose?
Natural Foundations Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in San Jose 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 San Jose?
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 San Jose?
Childcare costs in San Jose 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.