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Best Daycares in Elk Grove, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Elk Grove's 87 daycares, 83 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 4.4 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 Elk Grove. 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.

87
Daycares
83
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Elk Grove

44(51%)
39(45%)
3(3%)
1(1%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Elk Grove: 4.4 (Sample of 87).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Elk Grove: 5.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Elk Grove: 4.4 (Sample of 87).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Elk Grove

Catalyst Kids - Arthur Butler
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Elitha Donner
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Elk Grove
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Ellen Feickert
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Elliott Ranch
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Foulks Ranch
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Foulks Ranch
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Franklin
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - John Ehrhardt
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Joseph Sims
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - Miwok Village
Elk Grove, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Elk Grove?
There are 87 licensed child care providers in Elk Grove.
What percentage of Elk Grove daycares have high quality ratings?
95% of Elk Grove daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Elk Grove?
60 center-based providers operate in Elk Grove.
How do Elk Grove daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Elk Grove 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 87 Daycares in Elk Grove

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