Find Trusted Daycares Near Me in Riverside, CA
Browse 87 trusted daycares in Riverside, CA. Compare reviews, rates, and availability to find the best fit for your child.
Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Riverside, CA
Daycares in Riverside, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 87 listed daycares
7196 - La Petite Academy on Collett Ave.
My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...
- Carla C.
7191 - La Petite Academy on Clay St.
My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...
- Carla C.
0265 - Childtime of Riverside
We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...
- Mary G.
Daycare Centers Near Riverside
7196 - La Petite Academy on Collett Ave.
11100 COLLETT AVE RIVERSIDE, CA
5.0(1)
State license verified
Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
Day Care
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...
Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Child care
Our center is nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We take pride in providing high quality care and education for children ages 2 to 5 years old. We can work with you if your child is not potty trained. Our center is funded through the state, which means that most of...
Care Member says "teachers are great with the children so nice and loving. "
Dayna's Little Darlings Child Care & Preschool
5338 Nancy Way Riverside, CA
5.0(5)
State license verified
Making little friends & memories for your little ones!!!
Dayna's Little Darlings
-Small In-Home Childcare
-Lic#334830472 Est.2009
-Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm
-Finger printed & Live Scan Cleared by DOJ
-Part-time assistant when needed!
-Childcare is secured by RING security system
-When needed adult to...
Mayra J says "When looking for childcare for my two boys my husband and I looked at a number of places before we chose to go with Dayna's Little Darlings. From the...
Tomlinson Family Child Care is a family owned, licensed, in-home, day care provider whom has been in business for over 19 years. We are located in Riverside near Downtown, UCR and where the 215/60/91 freeways meet.
Your child/children are your most precious valuables. You can trust us to take the very best care of your...
Marilyn C. says "I have been bringing my boys to Susan and Stacy since 2015. We have grown so close the them they are family. They have been such a blessing to our family...
Lic # 334819930
CPR & First Aid
Preschool curriculum
Activities and fun
clean and safety house
homemade & healthy meals
Non-smoker.
Edgar M. says "Recomended...always a pleasure and trusted for years...our 18 month son was alway happy and well care for...we had to move but, if we move back to...
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
We are a small family orientated preschool/montessori who gives one on one attention to your child's needs! We treat your child like their our own! We have an excellent curriculum that will make your child thrive before they enter kindergarten! We do many performances ex: Christmas shows, parties for each holiday and even a...
Care Member says "I had 3 children that attended over the years, and excelled due to the teachers patience and commitment to each student. Kindergarten seemed like a...
- starting at
- $340/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
At Schoolhouse Daycare, we provide a warm, nurturing and home-like environment where children feel safe, loved and free to grow at their own pace. Our mission is to create a cozy and welcoming space where little ones are encouraged to explore, build confidence and develop a love for learning through play, relationships, and...
Care Member says "We love school house. This place just felt more home for my daughter. She fell in love on her visit day and wanted to stay. I love that you get updates...
Lisa M. says "The Villanueva family has been caring for my 6 year old granddaughter since she was 7 weeks old. This is the first and ONLY daycare she has been to. Delfina...
Child care
Discovery Montessori Home School located in Riverside, CA offers Montessori Preschool Curriculum focusing on children's development in Exercises of Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language Arts, and Music and Art. The school operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pleased A says "I don't have word to express the passion, dedication, selflessness, and care felt and given by Chith and Tony at Discovery Montessori. They open their...
Preschool
Child care
We Kare Daycare in Riverside, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from two to six years old.
Care Member says "Love this place..Isabella and all staff members are so sweet. Always let me know when something happens with my child. Recommend 🙂"
Win Kidz
6948 Chadbourne Ave Riverside Riverside, CA
Safe, Learning and Fun Day Care.
LICENSED family Day Care in a quite residential neighborhood (near Arlington Ave and Tylor).
Bright, spacious house, inviting atmosphere with outside play area.
Teaching our kids is one of our main priorities, including Music, Art, English and Math, Project Art, and Sensory class. we also...
Tiny Humans Daycare
5705 Ponta Way Riverside, CA
Raising tiny humans!
Thank you for your interest! My name is Silvia (owner/provider) and we are conveniently located in La Sierra Hills and have current openings. I have always worked with children since my younger years and am now a mother to 2 energetic tiny humans. We love games, sports and arts and crafts!
Our program...
LICENSE #334843961
We are a licensed child care facility with over 22 years of experience caring for children. We service the Lake Hills and surrounding areas of Riverside. We provide before and after school care. Our hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. We also offer Saturday care to children 4 years and up that are completely toilet...
Bright Dreams Family Daycare
11035 Sierra Tree Lane Riverside, CA
Quality care, preschool activities. Licensed by the department of social services. Where little minds grow... we have ABC's, 123's, dance, and your child will learn motor skills, social skills, we have toddler yoga if your child wants to participate, and so much more. Clean and organized home, open enrollment going on now. 951...
I am a qualified Montessori/preschool teacher. I have been in this field for over 25 years. Our curriculum is designed to meet each child's individual needs. Educational programs provided. Now enrolling for the summer program with reasonable prices. Enrolling infants to twelve years of age. Full-time and part-time care available...
- starting at
- $1200/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Melody Lane Children's Center. We offer Infant/toddler care (6wks-24 mos) as well as Preschool (2-5yrs) and Before/After School Care for children 6-12. We accept subsidized forms of payment and offer sibling discounts. We are open year round and offer activities to keep your little ones learning and busy.
Little Angels Daycare
19321 Scarsdale St Riverside, CA
Home Daycare in Orangecrest, Riverside, CA 92508!!!
-Licensed Child Care.
-More than 20 years of experience with children.
-Clean, safe, and fun environment.
-Music and Language Activities.
-CPR/First Aid.
-Nutritional Snacks and Meals.
-3 Months and up.
For More Information, please contact us at 6572568388
CL#334844292.
Battle Family Daycare
2720 Atlanta Ave D Riverside, CA
Battle Family Daycare provides the following: open Mon-fri 6:30-6:00, a Clean and safe environment. We do class Time, story time and circle time. Teaching numbers, letters, colors, and shapes. Teaching good manners/ behavior procedures. Preparing for Kindergarten .learning math and English. We play all kinds of fun games. We...
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Daycare FAQs for Riverside, CA Families
What are the benefits of daycare in Riverside, CA?
With 0 daycare providers in Riverside, CA, families have real choices when it comes to finding care that fits their child and schedule. Enrolling your child in daycare offers meaningful benefits for both kids and parents. For children, daycare provides structured social interaction with peers, helping them build communication skills, emotional resilience, and confidence from an early age. Daily routines around meals, play, and learning activities support cognitive and physical development in ways that are hard to replicate at home. For parents, a trusted daycare in Riverside provides peace of mind knowing your child is in a safe, supervised environment while you focus on work or other responsibilities. Many families also find that daycare eases the transition to kindergarten by giving children early exposure to a classroom-style setting. If you have an infant or toddler, explore infant daycare options to find programs specifically designed for younger children.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Riverside, CA?
Daycare centers in Riverside, CA offer far more than basic supervision. Most provide structured daily schedules that include age-appropriate learning activities, creative play, outdoor time, and meals or snacks that meet nutritional guidelines. Many centers employ trained early childhood educators who incorporate language development, early literacy, and social-emotional learning into everyday routines. Depending on your needs, you may also find specialized options in Riverside such as infant daycare for babies and young toddlers, family daycare run from a home setting, or overnight daycare for families who need extended care coverage. When comparing providers, look for centers that communicate regularly with parents through daily reports or apps so you always know how your child's day is going.
What should I look for in a daycare center in Riverside, CA?
With 0 daycare options in Riverside, CA, knowing what to prioritize makes narrowing down your choices much easier. Begin by confirming that any center you consider is licensed and in good standing with CA childcare regulations — this ensures minimum health, safety, and staffing standards are being met. From there, pay attention to staff-to-child ratios, staff turnover, and whether caregivers have training in early childhood education or child development. The physical environment matters too — look for clean, organized spaces with age-appropriate materials and secure entry and exit procedures. Don't overlook the daily curriculum: quality centers in Riverside balance structured learning with free play rather than leaning too heavily on one or the other. Reading parent reviews on Care.com is one of the best ways to get an honest picture of what day-to-day life looks like at a center before you visit. Once you've narrowed down your options, our guide on questions to ask when touring a daycare can help you make the most of each visit.
What questions should I ask when touring a daycare in Riverside, CA?
Touring a daycare in Riverside, CA in person is one of the most important steps in the decision-making process, and going in with the right questions makes a big difference. Start with the basics: What are the staff-to-child ratios for your child's age group, and how is the center staffed during drop-off and pick-up? Ask how staff handle discipline and conflict between children, and what a typical daily schedule looks like. It's also worth asking about their communication style — do they use an app, daily sheets, or in-person check-ins to keep parents informed? On the practical side, ask about enrollment availability, waitlist timelines, tuition payment schedules, and their policy on sick days or closures. If you're considering a specific type of care, like a child care center versus a family daycare home, tailor your questions to that setting. For a full list of what to cover, check out our guide on questions to ask when touring a daycare center.
How much does daycare cost in Riverside, CA?
Daycare costs in Riverside, CA vary depending on a number of factors, so it's difficult to give a single number that applies to every family. The type of care plays a big role — child care centers typically have different pricing structures than family daycare homes, which tend to be smaller and sometimes more affordable. Your child's age matters too, as infant care generally costs more due to the higher staff ratios required for younger children. The number of days per week, full-time versus part-time enrollment, and any additional services like meals, enrichment programs, or overnight care will all affect your monthly total. Location within CA is another factor — urban centers in Riverside often see higher rates than suburban or rural providers. For a deeper breakdown of what drives daycare pricing and how to budget effectively, read our guide on the cost of daycare.
What types of daycare are available in Riverside, CA?
Families in Riverside, CA can browse 0 daycare providers across a range of care types, making it easier to find the right fit for your child's age, your schedule, and your budget. Child care centers are larger, licensed facilities that typically serve multiple age groups and offer structured curricula — a good option for parents who value consistency and socialization. Family daycare homes operate out of a caregiver's residence with smaller group sizes, which can feel more nurturing and home-like for younger children. For parents of babies and young toddlers, infant daycare programs are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children under two. If your work schedule extends beyond standard hours, overnight daycare may be worth exploring for flexible or non-traditional coverage. Not sure if daycare is the right path at all? Our breakdown of nanny vs. daycare pros, cons, and cost can help you weigh your options.
