Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Hemet

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

63% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median

$1,752

/ month

infant

$1,031

/ month

toddler

$817

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Hemet has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

63% 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 19 Preschools in Hemet

Fruitvale Headstart

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Happy Times Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Hemet Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Hemet Headstart/state Preschool-little Lake South

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Jacob Wiens Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Mcsweeny Elementary School Preschool Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Ramona Elementary State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

St. John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Cen

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

V.i.p. Tots

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 86 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Valle Vista Annex Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 116 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Whittier Elem Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

V.i.p. Tots

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 63 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Community Christian Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Fsa-hemet Cdc

Good

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 102 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Wee Care Childrens Learning Ctr.

Good

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Calvary Chapel Academy Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Cornerstone Christian Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 108 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Prince of Peace Preschool

Good

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 98 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Hemet

Capacity: 67 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Hemet?

Hemet has 19 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 Hemet?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Riverside County is about $820 at a center and $857 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.