Best Daycares in Riverside County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

1,409 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median
$1,752
/ month
infant
$1,031
/ month
toddler
$817
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Riverside County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,409 licensed facilities, including 14 Family Child Care Homes and 4 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Riverside County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, A Child's Place an Early Education Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Riverside County charge a median of $1,576 per month for infant care and $820 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $952 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 20 Daycares in Riverside County

1

A Child's Place an Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Springs

Capacity: 15 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
2

Abc Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 80
3

Abc Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 10 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
4

Abc Child Care Village

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 39
5

Abc Child Care Village

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 5 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Abdul Wahed-hakimi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Temecula

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
7

Abeyguneratne Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Riverside

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
8

Acevedo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Indio

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
9

Adams Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
10

Aguas Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corona

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
11

Aguayo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Indio

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
12

Aguila Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Corona

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
13

Aguilar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hemet

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
14

Aguilar-perez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mecca

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
15

Ainalem Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Menifee

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
16

Alaniz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Jacinto

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
17

Alcocer Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Indio

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
18

Aleph Schoolhouse

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palm Desert

Capacity: 25 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
19

Alexander Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Wildomar

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
20

Alhindi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Riverside County?
There are 1,409 licensed daycare facilities in Riverside County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Riverside County?
Riverside County has 4 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 14 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Riverside County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Riverside County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Riverside County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Riverside County charge approximately $1,576/month for infants, $928/month for toddlers, and $820/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $952/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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