Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Milpitas

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 Santa Clara County

2022 median

$2,283

/ month

infant

$1,614

/ month

toddler

$1,776

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $912/month).

Milpitas 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 Milpitas

Brightstars Discovery Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Building Kidz of Milpitas at Main Street

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Day Star Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 150 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Dolphin Bay Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Elan Esprit Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Elan Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Genius Kids-milpitas

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Golden Harvest Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Golden Harvest Montessori School-calaveras Campus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Hands on Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

India Community Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

India Heritage Foundation

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Level Up Montessori - Milpitas

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Little Flowers Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 111 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Merryhill School 1070

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Milpitas Discoveryland

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 110 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Monarch Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Muslim Children's Garden

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Rainbow Childhood Education Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Ready Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Milpitas

Capacity: 89 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Milpitas?

Milpitas 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 Milpitas?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Santa Clara County is about $1,581 at a center and $1,336 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.