Best Preschool Programs in America — 2026 Rankings

Early childhood education programs for ages 3–5 preparing children for kindergarten.

Top Preschool Daycares

  1. #1 — Larchmont United Methodist Preschool Score: 40/100

    Norfolk, VA — Larchmont United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Norfolk, VA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.larchmontumc.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Montessori Preschool at North Cypress Score: 40/100

    Houston, TX — Montessori Preschool at North Cypress is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ourmontessoripreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Cozy Cubs Preschool Score: 34/100

    La Mesa, CA — Cozy Cubs Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lisasliltikes.com.

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

  4. #4 — 1st Class Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Albuquerque, NM — 1st Class Learning Center is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.1stclasslearningcenter.com/.

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

  5. #5 — 2 Steps Ahead Preschool Daycare Score: 27/100

    Albuquerque, NM — 2 Steps Ahead Preschool Daycare is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://childcare.ececd.nm.gov/nm/albuquerque/two-steps-ahead-llc-13623.

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

  6. #6 — 3D Preschool Score: 27/100

    San Jose, CA — 3D Preschool is a childcare center in San Jose, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.3dpreschool.org.

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

  7. #7 — 7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool Score: 27/100

    Campbell, CA — 7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Campbell, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.7magicflowers.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Rosa Family Day care Score: 26/100

    Bronx, NY — Rosa Family Day care is a childcare center in Bronx, NY. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

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

  9. #9 — A and M United Methodist Weekday Score: 26/100

    College Station, TX — A and M United Methodist Weekday is a childcare center in College Station, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.am-umc.org/weekday-school.

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

  10. #10 — 3 to 3 School Score: 25/100

    Mt Pleasant, SC — 3 to 3 School is a childcare center in Mt Pleasant, SC. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.3to3School.com/.

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

  11. #11 — 43rd Street Kids Preschool Score: 25/100

    New York, NY — 43rd Street Kids Preschool is a childcare center in New York, NY. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.43rdstreetkidspreschool.org/.

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

  12. #12 — 5 Mile Storage Score: 24/100

    Boise, ID — 5 Mile Storage is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, self storage facility, school, education. Website: https://5milestorage.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Self storage facility, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — 826 Valencia Mission Bay Score: 24/100

    San Francisco, CA — 826 Valencia Mission Bay is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.826valencia.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — A&B Nursery School Score: 23/100

    Houston, TX — A&B Nursery School is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://abnurserypreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Creative Minds Score: 22/100

    Nashville, TN — Creative Minds is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  16. #16 — 3-C Nursery School Score: 22/100

    Cincinnati, OH — 3-C Nursery School is a childcare center in Cincinnati, OH. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://chpc.org/3cs.

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

  17. #17 — 4 Angels Day Care Inc. Score: 22/100

    Staten Island, NY — 4 Angels Day Care Inc. is a childcare center in Staten Island, NY. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.4angelsdaycareinc.com/.

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

  18. #18 — A Bright Beginning Score: 22/100

    Inglewood, CA — A Bright Beginning is a childcare center in Inglewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://brightbeginning.com.

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

  19. #19 — 12 Stones Christian Academy Score: 21/100

    Houston, TX — 12 Stones Christian Academy is a childcare center in Houston, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://12stonesschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — 24th Street Early Education Center Score: 21/100

    Los Angeles, CA — 24th Street Early Education Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://24thstreeteec-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which daycares offer preschool?
Larchmont United Methodist Preschool is currently the top-ranked daycare offering preschool based on our Directory information score. See the full ranked list above.
What is Preschool?
Early childhood education programs for ages 3–5 preparing children for kindergarten.
How are preschool programs ranked?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.