Best Daycares in Kensington
Top 7 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).
Kensington offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 7 licensed facilities, including 3 Child Care Centers and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 7 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
The daycare landscape in Kensington, Contra Costa County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Grace Hu, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Kensington, Contra Costa County charge a median of $1,864 per month for infant care and $1,509 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,305 per month.
Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.
Top 7 Daycares in Kensington
Grace Hu
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Kensington
Hearts Leap North
ExcellentSingle Licensed Child Care Center · Kensington
Kensington L'academy Language Immersion Preschool
ExcellentSingle Licensed Child Care Center · Kensington
Kensington Nursery School
ExcellentChild Care Center · Kensington
Neighborhood School at Kensington Elementary
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Kensington
Neighborhood School at Kensington Elementary
ExcellentChild Care Center · Kensington
The Good Earth School
ExcellentChild Care Center · Kensington