Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Cupertino

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

22 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

95% 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).

Cupertino has 22 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.

95% 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 Cupertino

Bright Horizons Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

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

Catalyst Kids - Sedgwick

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Crec Preschool in Union

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

De Anza College Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 217 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Good Samaritan Education & Enrichment Programs

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 71 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Good Shepherd Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Happy Days Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 99 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

St. Joseph of Cupertino Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Tessellations Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Tlc of Cupertino

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Vidyarambh

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

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

Vidyarambh Cupertino

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Villa Montessori School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Village Little

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Wonderland Chinese School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Delight Montessori Preschool Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

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

Safari Kid Cupertino

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Sunflower Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Little Tree Bilingual Montessori

Fair

Child Care Center · Cupertino

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Cupertino?

Cupertino has 22 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 Cupertino?

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.