Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Moraga

Top 9 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

9 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

78% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Moraga has 9 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 9 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

78% 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 9 Preschools in Moraga

Child Day School, Llc - Moraga

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Lamorinda Montessori Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Lamorinda Montessori Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 82 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church Nurtury

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 150 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Saklan Valley School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Tudorka Tots Inc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Learn and Play Moraga

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 135 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga

Good

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Creative Montessori Preschool

Poor

Child Care Center · Moraga

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Moraga?

Moraga has 9 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 Moraga?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Contra Costa County is about $1,509 at a center and $1,260 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.