Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Arvin

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

84% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kern County

2022 median

$1,527

/ month

infant

$892

/ month

toddler

$739

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).

Arvin has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

84% 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 19 Preschools in Arvin

Arellano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Arvin State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arvin

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Arvin State Preschool Sierra Vista Campus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arvin

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Duran Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Gomez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Maof Arvin Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arvin

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Marin Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Milagro Migrant Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arvin

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Morales Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Pantoja Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Ruiz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Sanchez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Solorio Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Toscano Cruz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Fernandez-salgado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Camargo Family Child Care

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Primeros Pasos Child Development Center

Good

Child Care Center · Arvin

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

Jaime Family Child Care

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Arvin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $900/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Arvin?

Arvin has 19 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 Arvin?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Kern County is about $768 at a center and $793 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.