Best Preschool Programs in America — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Preschool Daycares

  1. #1 — Creative Beginnings Preschool Score: 95%

    New York, NY — Created beginnings preschool has been open for over two decades!

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Parsons Preschool Score: 94%

    Woodhaven, NY — This is the homepage of the website

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kids-Centric Score: 92%

    New York, NY — KidsCentric – Serving the needs of Special Education in New York City

    Programs: Preschool, Special Needs. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Magnolia Cooperative Preschool Score: 83%

    Seattle, WA — Magnolia Cooperative Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Pali View Baptist Preschool Score: 79%

    Kaneohe, HI —

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

  6. #6 — Happy Keiki Preschool Score: 77%

    Honolulu, HI —

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

  7. #7 — Phoenix Head Start Program Score: 77%

    Phoenix, AZ —

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

  8. #8 — The Family School Score: 77%

    Phoenix, AZ —

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

  9. #9 — Just Like Home Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

    Phoenix, AZ —

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

  10. #10 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

    Tempe, AZ —

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

  11. #11 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

    Tolleson, AZ —

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

  12. #12 — Strode Montessori Preschool Score: 77%

    Honolulu, HI —

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

  13. #13 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

    Glendale, AZ —

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

  14. #14 — Elan Preschool Score: 77%

    Milpitas, CA —

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

  15. #15 — Pendergast Private Alternative School Score: 77%

    Phoenix, AZ —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Love A Keiki Learning Center Score: 77%

    Honolulu, HI —

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

  17. #17 — Quality Preschool Score: 77%

    Indianapolis, IN —

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

  18. #18 — Aspen Creek Ec Center Score: 76%

    Broken Arrow, OK —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Rainbow Schools Score: 76%

    Honolulu, HI —

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

  20. #20 — Calvary Child Care Center Score: 76%

    Honolulu, HI —

    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 →

Frequently asked questions

Which daycares offer preschool?
Creative Beginnings Preschool is currently the top-ranked daycare offering preschool based on our Guide 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?
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.