Best Daycares in West Sacramento, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in West Sacramento based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in West Sacramento

  1. #1 — Portside Montessori Score: 76%

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

  2. #2 — Learning Ladder Preschool Score: 69%

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

  3. #3 — Stepping Stones Pre-K Academy Score: 69%

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

  4. #4 — Learning Jungle Score: 66%

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

  5. #5 — Discovery Preschool Score: 63%

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

  6. #6 — Alyce Norman Educational Center Score: 63%

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

  7. #7 — Bright Beginnings Preschool Score: 60%

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

  8. #8 — Bright Beginnings Score: 60%

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

  9. #9 — Storybook Cottage Score: 60%

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

  10. #10 — James Marshall Parent Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — James Marshall Nursery School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Academy 4 Kids Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 West Sacramento?
Portside Montessori is currently the #1 ranked daycare in West 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 West 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 West Sacramento?
Childcare costs in West 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.