Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Antioch

Top 17 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

17 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

76% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Antioch has 17 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 17 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

76% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 17 Preschools in Antioch

Cornerstone Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Grace Childcare Center / Grace Arms of Antioch

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Holy Rosary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Imagination Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Little Angels Country School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

So Big Co-op Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Starlight Academy Iii

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ymca of the East Bay - East Tregallas Elc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 102 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ymca of the East Bay -lone Tree Elc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ywca of Contra Costa - Mary Rocha

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 89 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Hilltop Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ymca of the East Bay Fairgrounds

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 126 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

#1039 Kindercare Learning Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

La Petite Academy, Inc.

Poor

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 119 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

The Learning Experience

Poor

Child Care Center · Antioch

Capacity: 130 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Browse all preschool-capable facilities View all facilities in Antioch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Antioch?

Antioch has 17 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Antioch?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Contra Costa County is about $1,509 at a center and $1,260 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.