Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Chino

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

23 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

85% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Bernardino County

2022 median

$1,664

/ month

infant

$959

/ month

toddler

$749

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $634/month).

Chino 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.

85% 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 Chino

Chino Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Chino Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Chino Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Christ Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Everbright Montessori Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 126 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Gateway Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 138 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Heights Christian Schools - Ramona Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 140 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Ocs St. Margaret Mary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Ocs St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Rainbow Canyon Preschool & Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Anna Borba State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Cortez State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Marshall State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Shine Preschool Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sunshine Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

The Learning Experience

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 159 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Crosspoint Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 200 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Psd/chino Head Start

Good

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 110 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Fern Academy Educational Childcare

Good

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 148 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Nadia's Montessori Child Care

Fair

Child Care Center · Chino

Capacity: 67 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Chino?

Chino 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 Chino?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in San Bernardino County is about $742 at a center and $858 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.