Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Fremont

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

84 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Fremont has 84 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 Fremont

Abc Magic Moments Preschool - Irvington

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Abc Magic Moments,inc. Preschool/childcare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Adventure Time Extended Daycare

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Bay Area Child Care - Brier/glankler

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Challenge School Preschool-fremont Campus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Crystal Garden Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Friends of Children With Special Needs

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Fusd - Alvirda Hyman Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Fusd - Cabrillo State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Fusd - Glankler School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Fusd - Rix Glankler Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Gan Sameach Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Genius Kids

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Genius Kids-fremont Mission

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Happy Bear Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Harvest Christian Preschool/daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 98 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Holy Spirit Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Keen Learners Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

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

Kidango - Carlson Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Kidango - Sharon Jones Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Fremont?

Fremont has 84 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 Fremont?

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.