Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Lancaster

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

66 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median

$1,113

/ month

infant

$956

/ month

toddler

$974

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Lancaster has 66 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 Lancaster

Academy of Excellence

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Aerosprouts Christian Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 94 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Antelope Valley College Child Dev. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ark Academy Too

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Auntie Jessies Preschool/childcare Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Bigger Blessings Preschool, Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Cathers Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Ccrc Headstart - New Grove

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Central Christian Church-learning Planet

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Collins Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Desert Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Edgar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Gomez-castillejos Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Grace Lutheran School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Harry Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

It's a Small World Childcare & Preschool #2

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Jackson Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Jean Noel Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Jones and Perez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Kids and Krayons Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Lancaster?

Lancaster has 66 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 Lancaster?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Los Angeles County is about $1,063 at a center and $943 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.