Best Daycares in Orinda
Top 8 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).
Orinda offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 8 licensed facilities, including 5 Child Care Centers and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 8 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
The daycare landscape in Orinda, Contra Costa County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Holy Shepherd Community Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Orinda, 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 8 Daycares in Orinda
Holy Shepherd Community Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Orinda
Holy Shepherd Community Preschool
ExcellentSingle Licensed Child Care Center · Orinda
Montessori Impressions Academy
ExcellentChild Care Center · Orinda
Montessori Impressions Academy
ExcellentSingle Licensed Child Care Center · Orinda
Rebecca Van Voorhis-gilbert
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Orinda
Saint John Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Orinda
Saint Stephen's Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Orinda
Tops - the Orinda Preschool(parent Coop)
ExcellentChild Care Center · Orinda