Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Moreno Valley

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

28 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Moreno Valley has 28 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 Moreno Valley

Armada Elementary Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 119 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Butterfield Elementary Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Creekside State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Early Learning Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 195 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Edgemont Elementary Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 73 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Emagine You at Play Community Development

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 87 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Moreno Valley Usd - Chaparral Hills Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Ocs St Christopher Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rccd Moreno Valley College Ece Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Ridge Crest Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rubin-holmes Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Seneca Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Serrano Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Valley Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Box Springs Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

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

Desert Preschool Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 71 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Fsa-olivewood Cdc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Shepherd of the Valley Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Childtime Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 73 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Discovery Children's Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Moreno Valley

Capacity: 133 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Moreno Valley?

Moreno Valley has 28 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 Moreno Valley?

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.