Best Daycares in San Jose, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of San Jose's 346 daycares, 317 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching California's statewide rate of 93%.
The local market includes 306 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in San Jose. 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.
346
Daycares
317
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in San Jose
156(45%)
161(47%)
29(8%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in San Jose: 4.4 (Sample of 346).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in San Jose: 4.4 (Sample of 346).
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Some of the Best Daycares in San Jose
Action Day Primary Plus
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Action Day Schools
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Agape Christian Preschool
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alka Montessori
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Almaden Parents Pre School
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Anderson Village State Preschool
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Associated Students Child Development Center
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Atlc Preschool & Extended Care Inc.
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bellgrad Evergreen Stem Academy
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bellgrad Steam Academy - Hacienda
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bellgrad Steam Academy - River Glen
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bluebird Montessori Child Care Center
San Jose, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in San Jose?
- There are 346 licensed child care providers in San Jose.
- What percentage of San Jose daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of San Jose daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in San Jose?
- 306 center-based providers operate in San Jose.
- 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 346 Daycares in San Jose
A
- A Place to Grow
- Abc Learning Montessori
- Abc Play School
- Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc
- Action Day Nursery
- Action Day Nursery
- Action Day Nursery on Moorpark
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Primary Plus
- Action Day Schools
- Agape Christian Preschool
- Agape Christian Preschool
- Agape Christian Preschool of San Jose
- Agnew District Preschool
- Agnew Early Learning Program
- Alka Montessori
- Allstars Stem Preschool
- Almaden Country Day School
- Almaden Parents Pre School
- Anderson Village State Preschool
- Asavari Inc. - Valley Oak Montessori
- Associated Students Child Development Center
- Associated Students Child Development Center
- Atlc Preschool & Extended Care Inc.
B
- Bellgrad Evergreen Stem Academy
- Bellgrad Steam Academy - Hacienda
- Bellgrad Steam Academy - River Glen
- Blackford Preschool
- Bluebird Montessori Child Care Center
- Bluebird Montessori Child Care Center
- Bright Horizons at Galileo Preschool
- Bright Horizons at Silicon Valley
- Bright Horizons at Silicon Valley
- Bright Horizons at Skyport
- Bright Horizons at Skyport
- Bright Horizons-San Jose
- Bright Horizons-San Jose
- Bright Horizons-San Jose
- Bright Little Minds Preschool & Daycare
- Bright Little Minds Preschool & Daycare
- Bright Minds Montessori Preschool
- Bright Sunrise Preschool Evergreen
- Brighter Tomorrow Montessori Preschool
- Brighter Tomorrow Montessori Preschool
- Brightstar Christian Academy Preschool
- Brilliant Minds Early Learning
- Building Block Preschool
- Building Kidz of South San Jose
- Building Kidz of West San Jose
- Building Kidz School
- Building Kidz School
C
- Calvary Chapel Christian School
- Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare
- Carter Avenue Christian Preschool and Daycare
- Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary School
- Catalyst Kids - Bachrodt
- Catalyst Kids - Bachrodt
- Catalyst Kids - Del Roble
- Catalyst Kids - Graystone
- Catalyst Kids - Hayes
- Catalyst Kids - Los Alamitos
- Catalyst Kids - Parkview
- Catalyst Kids - Santa Teresa
- Catalyst Kids - Stipe
- Catalyst Kids - Trace
- Catalyst Kids - Williams
- Centenary Academy
- Challenger School-Almaden
- Challenger School-Berryessa
- Challenger School-Harwood
- Challenger School-Shawnee
- Challenger School-Strawberry Park
- Champions at Orchard Elementary School
- Champions Preschool @ Orchard Elementary
- Chandler Tripp Head Start
- Child Kingdom Pre-School/daycare
- Christopher State Preschool
- Circle Time Child Development Center
- Creative Beginnings Preschool
- Creative Minds Child Development Center
- Creative Minds Child Development Center
- Cusd Meyerholz Cuperdoodle Preschool
- Cypress Christian Academy
D
E
- Early Childhood Learning Academy
- Early Learning Preschool
- Early Learning Preschool
- East Valley Christian Preschool
- Edenvale Head Start
- Educare California at Silicon Valley Headstart/inf
- Educare California at Silicon Valley Headstart/ps
- Empire Montessori Preschool
- Empire Montessori Preschool
- Empire Montessori Preschool
- Empire Montessori Preschool
- Engenius Learning Center @ Booksin Elementary
- Enlighten Preschool
- Enlighten Preschool De Anza
- Enlighten Preschool Green Valley
- Estrella Family Services @ Galarza
- Estrella Family Services @ Galarza
- Estrella Family Services @ Gardner
- Estrella Family Services @ Gardner
- Evergreen Montessori School - Ar
- Evergreen Montessori School - Yb
- Explorer Parent Participation Preschool
F
G
H
K
- Kce Champions Llc - Cedar Grove
- Kce Champions Llc @ Devargas Elementary
- Kce Champions Llc @ Dilworth Elementary
- Kce Champions Llc @ Ledesma Elementary
- Kce Champions Llc @ Ledesma Elementary - Ps
- Kce Champions Llc @ Murdock-Portal Elementary
- Kidango Andrew Hill
- Kidango Arbuckle
- Kidango Arbuckle
- Kidango Cesar Chavez
- Kidango Cesar Chavez
- Kidango Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
- Kidango Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
- Kidango Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
- Kidango Chynoweth
- Kidango Chynoweth Infant
- Kidango Cureton
- Kidango Dorsa
- Kidango Eden Palms
- Kidango Eden Palms Infant
- Kidango Foxdale
- Kidango Foxdale
- Kidango Goss Center
- Kidango Hubbard Center
- Kidango Linda Vista
- Kidango Linda Vista
- Kidango Meadowfair
- Kidango Meyer Center
- Kidango Russo
- Kidango Ryan
- Kidango Unidos
- Kidango Valley Medical Center
- Kidango Valley Medical Center
- Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley
- Kiddie Academy of Almaden Valley
- Kiddie Academy of San Jose
- Kiddie Academy of San Jose
- Kiddie Academy of San Jose
- Kidspark
- Kidspark
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kindercare Learning Center
- Kinderwood Preschool
- Kinderwood Preschool
- Kingdom Krew
- Kingdom Krew Preschool
- Kr Smith State Preschool
L
- La Salle Education Center
- Laurel Play Gardens
- Laurel Playgardens
- Learn and Play Montessori San Jose
- Learning Company, The
- Learning Pathways
- Learning Pathways Preschool
- Legacy Christian Preschool
- Lidia's Preschool and Day Care Center
- Life Connections Learning Center - Kindercare
- Life Connections Learning Center - Kindercare
- Life Connections Learning Center - Kindercare
- Lighthouse Montessori School
- Lighthouse Montessori School
- Lions and Lambs Daycare, Inc.
- Little Einstein's Montessori Preschool
- Little Einstein's Montessori Preschool
- Little Oak Nursery
- Little Oak Preschool
- Little Oak Preschool
- Little Tree Playschool, The
- Little Village Preschool, The
- Little Village Preschool, The
- Lotus Preschool
- Lowell State Preschool
- Lucciola Academy
- Lucciola Academy
- Lyndale Head Start
- Lynhaven Preschool
M
O
P
- Park Avenue Preschool
- Pasitos School, Llc
- Pasitos School, Llc
- Pasitos School, Llc
- Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy
- Play 'n' Learn Preschool, Inc
- Play 'n' Learn Preschool, Inc
- Play 'n' Learn Preschool, Inc.
- Play N Learn Preschool Inc.
- Precious Moments Preschool
- Primary Plus
- Primrose School of Cupertino
- Primrose School of Cupertino
- Primrose School of Evergreen
- Primrose School of Evergreen
- Primrose School of Evergreen
- Primrose School of Willow Glen
- Primrose School of Willow Glen
R
S
- Safari Kid - Evergreen Fowler
- Safari Kid-Almaden
- San Antonio Head Start
- San Jose Day Nursery
- San Jose Day Nursery Infant/toddler Program
- San Jose Grail Family Services
- San Jose Grail Family Services
- San Jose Grail Family Services
- San Jose Montessori, L.l.c.
- San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School
- San Jose State University C.d & Lab P.s
- Scholars Academy
- Scholars Academy
- Scuttlebugs Child Development Center
- Scuttlebugs Child Development Center
- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
- Sinai Nursery School
- Sinai Nursery School
- Sjb - Cassell Child Development Center
- Sjb - Cassell Child Development Center
- Sjb - Cherrywood Extended Day Care
- Sjb - Franklin Cdc
- Sjb - James Lick Child Development Center
- Sjb - James Lick Child Development Center
- Sjb - Northwood Child Development Center
- Sjb - San Juan Bautista Child Development Center
- Sjb - Vinci Park Child Development Center
- Sjb Daniel Lairon Child Development Center
- Sjb Foothill Child Development Center
- Sjb Rouleau Child Development Center
- Sjb Stonegate Cdc
- Sjb-Foothill Child Development Center
- Sjb-Foothill Child Development Center
- Sjb-Kennedy Child Development Center
- Sjb-Rouleau Child Development Center
- Sjb-W.c. Overfelt Child Development Center
- Snell State Preschool/head Start
- Springs of Life Christian Preschool
- Springs of Life Christian Preschool
- St. Leo the Great - Little Lions Preschool
- St. Timothy's Christian Preschool
- St. Victor Preschool
- Starbright School
- Stratford School
- Stratford School - Almaden
- Sundrops Montessori School
- Sunflowers Montessori Preschool
- Sunflowers Montessori Preschool
- Sunny Child Care
- Sunny Child Care
- Sunny Child Care
- Sunny Days Preschool
- Sunnymont-Westside Parent Co-Op Nursery School
- Sunshine School
T
- Temple Emanu-El Preschool
- Think Together Early Learning Program Adelante Aca
- Think Together Early Learning Program Adelante Ii
- Think Together Early Learning-Ben Painter Ps
- Tiny Treasures Daycare & Pre. Serv. Victory
- Tiny Treasures Daycare & Pre. Serv. Victory
- Toddler Town
- Toddler Town Llc
- Trust Montessori School
- Tulip Kids Academy
- Tulip Kids Academy
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