Some of the Best Daycares in Fresno, CA
Of Fresno's 226 daycares, 223 (99%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.7 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 201 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Fresno. 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 Fresno
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fresno: 4.4 (Sample of 226).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fresno: 4.7 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fresno: 4.4 (Sample of 226).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Fresno
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fresno?
- There are 226 licensed child care providers in Fresno.
- What percentage of Fresno daycares have high quality ratings?
- 99% of Fresno daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Fresno?
- 201 center-based providers operate in Fresno.
- How do Fresno daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Fresno daycares average 4.7 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