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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Mountain View

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

24 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
85% 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).

Mountain View has 24 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.

85% 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 Mountain View

1

Action Day Nurseries & Primary Plus Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 107 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
2

Barack & Michelle Obama Preschool at Latham

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
3

Barack & Michelle Obama Preschool at Theuerkauf

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 88 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
4

Building Kidz of Mountain View

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
5

Children's House of Los Altos

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 105 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
6

Children's Learning Cottage Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
7

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
8

Lingli School, Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 76 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
9

Little Acorn Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
10

Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Ctr

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
11

South Bay Gan Torah Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
12

St Timothy's Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
13

The Wonder Years South Mountain View

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 102 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
14

The Wonder Years South Mountain View

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
15

The Wonder Years-north Mountain View

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 133 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
16

Windsor Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
17

Yew Chung International School, Silicon Valley,pre

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
18

Tiny Einstein Child Development Center

Good

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
19

Kiddie Academy of Mountain View

Good

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
20

Keeum

Fair

Child Care Center · Mountain View

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,800/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Mountain View?
Mountain View has 24 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 Mountain View?
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.

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