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Some of the Best Daycares in Pleasanton, CA

Of Pleasanton's 43 daycares, 37 (86%) 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 4.5 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 39 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Pleasanton. 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.

43
Daycares
37
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Pleasanton

27(63%)
10(23%)
6(14%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pleasanton: 4.5 (Sample of 43).

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

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pleasanton: 4.5 (Sample of 43).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Pleasanton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Pleasanton?
There are 43 licensed child care providers in Pleasanton.
What percentage of Pleasanton daycares have high quality ratings?
86% of Pleasanton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Pleasanton?
39 center-based providers operate in Pleasanton.
How do Pleasanton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Pleasanton 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