Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Livermore

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

31 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).

Livermore has 31 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 Livermore

Cape - Bess Platt

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Cape - Jackson Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Cape - Wm. Ormand Iii Early Ed. Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Cape Croce Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Fountainhead Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Holy Cross Lutheran Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 121 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Las Positas College Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 132 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Livermore Playschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Ms.carmen's Kindercasa

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

New Horizons Preschool and Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Our Savior Lutheran Early Childhood Dev. Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 97 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Room to Grow

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Safari Kid - Livermore

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Storyland School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 73 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Sunset Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

The Genius Kids Club

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

The Learning Wheel Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 63 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

The Olive Branch Community School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

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

Bright Minds Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

Building Kidz of Livermore

Excellent

Child Care Center · Livermore

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Livermore?

Livermore has 31 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 Livermore?

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.