Best Daycares in Chico, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Chico's 65 daycares, 54 (83%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 60 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Chico. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Chico
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Chico: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Chico: 5.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Chico: 4.2 (Sample of 65).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Chico?
- There are 65 licensed child care providers in Chico.
- What percentage of Chico daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Chico daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Chico?
- 60 center-based providers operate in Chico.
- How do Chico daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Chico daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
All 65 Daycares in Chico
- Castles Preschool
- Castles Preschool (infant)
- Chico Child Development Center
- Chico Child Development Center
- Chico Child Development Center
- Chico Child Development Center - Infant
- Chico Child Development Center - Preschool
- Chico Christian Infant Center
- Chico Christian Preschool
- Chico Christian School Age Center
- Chico Country Day Preschool
- Chico Montessori Children's House
- Chico Oaks Preschool
- Child Development Laboratory
- Circles Children's Center
- Creative Minds Early Learning Center
- Creative Scholars Academy Infant Center
- Creative Scholars Academy Preschool
- Laura's Daycare Center & Preschool
- Laura's Infant Center
- Laura's Preschool
- Little Discoveries Preschool
- Little Discoveries Preschool - Infants
- Little Lions Preschool
- Little Pines Preschool
- Little Pines Preschool Infant Center
- Little Sprouts Preschool
- Little Treasures Infant Center
- Little Treasures Preschool
- Little Treasures School Age
- Little University of Chico Infant Center
- Little University of Chico Preschool