Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Campbell

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

25 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Santa Clara County

2022 median

$2,283

/ month

infant

$1,614

/ month

toddler

$1,776

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $912/month).

Campbell has 25 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.

100% 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 Campbell

7 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 406 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Bright Days Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 59 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Canyon Heights Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 102 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Capri Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Creative Beginnings Preschool-bascom Site

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Crec Preschool in Campbell

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Little Tree Montessori International School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 168 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Mimiz Daycare Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Montessori Academy of Campbell

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 49 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Nelly's Childcare and Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Noah's Ark Children's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Rosemary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 180 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Sora International Preschool of Campbell

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

St. Lucy School Pre-kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Starbright School - Campbell Campus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 192 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Campbell Parents Participation Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Creative Habitat Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 76 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

San Jose Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 63 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Aloha Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Campbell

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Campbell?

Campbell has 25 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 Campbell?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Santa Clara County is about $1,581 at a center and $1,336 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.