Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Brentwood

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

23 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

90% 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).

Brentwood has 23 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 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

90% 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 20 Preschools in Brentwood

Aim High-isaac Montanez

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Baby Yale Academy Lt2

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Baby Yale Academy-harvest Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Celebration Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 150 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Contra Costa County Head Start - Marsh Creek

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Little Diamonds Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Love for Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 25 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Love for Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Montessori School of Brentwood, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Olivina Education

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Stay and Play Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Sunshine House - Brentwood Ii

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Sunshine House - Loma Vista Kid Zone

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Tiny Toes

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Wee Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 104 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Contra Costa Co. Child Start - Los Nogales Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Sunshine House - Brentwood

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Smart Start Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Brentwood

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

Vineyard Academy Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Brentwood

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Brentwood?

Brentwood has 23 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 Brentwood?

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.