Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Corona

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

31 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median

$1,752

/ month

infant

$1,031

/ month

toddler

$817

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Corona has 31 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 Corona

Belltower Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Circle City Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Corona Del Rey Child Development

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Corona-norco Family Ymca

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 77 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Countryside Montessori Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Crossroads Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 225 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

First Class Early Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Grace Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Green River Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Kidspark

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 31 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Montessori Academy of Corona

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Ocs St. Edward Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Prime Years Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Qcs Joy Street Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rcoe - Garretson Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rcoe - Home Gardens Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rcoe - Jefferson Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Wee Folk Farm

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Ymca Youth Center at Merrill

Excellent

Child Care Center · Corona

Capacity: 61 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Corona?

Corona has 31 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 Corona?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Riverside County is about $820 at a center and $857 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.