Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Dublin

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

27 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

95% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Alameda County

2022 median

$2,234

/ month

infant

$1,607

/ month

toddler

$1,768

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $833/month).

Dublin has 27 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 Dublin

Bright Kids Academy Dba Jei Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Enlight Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Genius Kids Dougherty

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

John Knox Co-op Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Kidango - Emerald Vista

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Learn and Play Montessori Dublin

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 205 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Learn and Play Montessori Silvergate

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 105 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Little Hearts Learning Center Dba Safari Kid

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 115 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Little Stars Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Magic Beings Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Nurture Kids Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Renu Singh

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Dublin

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo

Resurrection Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Shooting Stars Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Springfield Montessori School - Dublin

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 231 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

St. Raymond Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Stratford School-dublin

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 272 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

The Quarry Lane School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Beyond Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Bright Horizons at Dublin

Good

Child Care Center · Dublin

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Dublin?

Dublin has 27 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 Dublin?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Alameda County is about $1,612 at a center and $1,356 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.