Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Concord

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

45 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Concord has 45 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 Concord

Bay Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Beginnings & Beyond Montessori Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Bright Stars Children's Center Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Building Kidz School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 93 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Clayton Valley Parent Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Concord Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Concord Child Care Center / Morning Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Dianne Adair at El Monte

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Happy Little Faces

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Holding Hands Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kidango - Baldwin

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kidango Holbrook

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kidz Plant, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Lifepoint Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 82 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Monte Gardens Pre-k - Dianne Adair

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Myrtle Farm Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Pixie Play School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Queen of All Saints School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

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

Seedlings

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Concord

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

St. Agnes Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Concord

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Concord?

Concord has 45 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 Concord?

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.