Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Danville

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

22 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

75% 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).

Danville 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.

75% 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 Danville

Blackhawk Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Bright Minds

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Dayspring Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Diablo Hills Country School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Fountainhead Montessori School-danville

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Garden Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

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

Harper School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

La Petite Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Learn and Play Montessori Danville

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 158 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

San Ramon Valley Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Tassajara Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 127 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

The Genius Kids Club

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Tree of Life Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 77 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Valley Parent Pre School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

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

Young Learners Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Larson's Children Center

Good

Child Care Center · Danville

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

Autumn Creek Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Danville Montessori School

Good

Child Care Center · Danville

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

Kids Country at Tassajara Hills

Fair

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 255 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Little Genius Academy of Danville

Good

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Danville

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Danville?

Danville 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 Danville?

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.