Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Fairfield

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

35 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Solano County

2022 median

$1,834

/ month

infant

$1,178

/ month

toddler

$924

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $724/month).

Fairfield has 35 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 Fairfield

A Place 2 Grow

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

All Day Fun and Play Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Catalyst Kids-glen Richardson

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Caterpillar Clubhouse Child Development Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Early Learning Center-preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Fairfield Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Fairfield-suisun Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Beck

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Sunset Creek

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Tabor

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Jain Montessori, Llc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 17 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Lisa Foust Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fairfield

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Little Blessings Daycare & Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Little Scholars Children's Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 73 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 288 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Public Safety Academy State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Sandra Mcclain Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fairfield

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Solano Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

St. Marks Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Taylor Made Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fairfield

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Fairfield?

Fairfield has 35 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 Fairfield?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Solano County is about $914 at a center and $1,026 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.