Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Morgan Hill

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

84% 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).

Morgan Hill has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

84% 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 19 Preschools in Morgan Hill

Abc Learning Montessori, Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Action Day Schools

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 94 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Catalyst Kids - Nordstrom

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Catalyst Kids - P.a. Walsh

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Creative Center of Los Altos Dba Oakwood School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 145 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Crossroads Christian School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Mariposas Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Morgan Hill Parent-child Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Morgan Hill Preschool Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Mvp Preschool/child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Peak Avenue Montessori School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Stratford School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

The Children's Courtyard

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

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

Pre School Learning Academy Llc Dba Genius Kids

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Catalyst Kids - El Toro

Excellent

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Little Sonshine Schoolhouse

Good

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

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

Kiddie Academy of Morgan Hill

Fair

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

Genius Kids

Poor

Child Care Center · Morgan Hill

Capacity: 86 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Morgan Hill?

Morgan Hill has 19 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 Morgan Hill?

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.