Best Daycares in Stockton, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 25 daycares and childcare centers in Stockton based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Stockton

  1. #1 — Chiminikes Learning Center Score: 86%

    Chiminikes Learning Center is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.stocktonlearningcenter.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Joan Richards Learning Village Score: 86%

    Joan Richards Learning Village is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://linktr.ee/joanrichardslv.

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

  3. #3 — Ace Tots Preschool Score: 86%

    Ace Tots Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.acetots.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Chiminike's Preschool Learning Center Score: 86%

    Chiminike's Preschool Learning Center is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.stocktonlearningcenter.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Little Learners Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Little Learners Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://brooksidelittlelearners.com/.

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

  6. #6 — St. Basil Preschool Score: 86%

    St. Basil Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://stbasilpreschoolstockton.org/.

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

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

    Kiddie Kingdom Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.upci.org.

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

  8. #8 — Little Learners Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 83%

    Little Learners Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://brooksidelittlelearners.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Creative Head Start Score: 80%

    Creative Head Start is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://headstart.org.

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

  10. #10 — Newday Preschool Score: 77%

    Newday Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.standrewsstockton.org/newday-preschool/.

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

  11. #11 — Rainbow School Score: 71%

    Rainbow School is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rainbowschoolstockton.org/.

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

  12. #12 — St Gertrudes School Score: 71%

    St Gertrudes School is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://stocktondiocese.org/.../parishes-3/st-gertrude-church.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Parvin's Hopeland Preschool Score: 71%

    Parvin's Hopeland Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://parvinshopeland.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Chiquis Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

    Chiquis Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://chiquisdaycare.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Reader Robin Score: 71%

    Reader Robin is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://readerrobin.net/.

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

  16. #16 — Central Methodist Nursery School Score: 71%

    Central Methodist Nursery School is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://centralmethodistnurseryschool.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Scribbles and Giggles Preschool Score: 71%

    Scribbles and Giggles Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ScribblesAndGigglesPreschool.com/schedule.

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

  18. #18 — Koala Tree Montessori Daycare and Preschool Score: 69%

    Koala Tree Montessori Daycare and Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.Koalatreemontessori.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Noah's Ark Preschool Score: 69%

    Noah's Ark Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.napreschool.org/.

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

  20. #20 — Stockton KinderCare Score: 66%

    Stockton KinderCare is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/stockton/ca/300971?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_m…

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

  21. #21 — St. Andrews Newday Preschool Score: 66%

    St. Andrews Newday Preschool is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.standrewsstockton.org/in/newday-preschool.

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

  22. #22 — Writestart Learning Center Score: 60%

    Writestart Learning Center is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.writestartlearningcenter.net.

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

  23. #23 — GymStars Elite Learning Academy Score: 60%

    GymStars Elite Learning Academy is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gymstars.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Creative Child Care Score: 57%

    Creative Child Care is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.cccisj.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Early Childhood Education and School Readiness Program Score: 57%

    Early Childhood Education and School Readiness Program is a childcare center in Stockton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.stocktonusd.net.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. 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 Stockton?
Chiminikes Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Stockton 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 Stockton?
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 Stockton?
Childcare costs in Stockton 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.