Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Napa

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

33 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Napa County

2022 median

$1,633

/ month

infant

$1,145

/ month

toddler

$1,032

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $838/month).

Napa has 33 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 Napa

Canv Kids Development & Family Program Aka Los Nin

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Head Start - Fuller Park Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Head Start - Mayacamas

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Head Start - Menlo Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Head Start - Westwood Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Ivy Heights Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Little Critters Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Little Ivy Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Little Oak Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 18 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Napa County Therapeutic Child Care Cntr-preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Napa Montessori Children's House, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Napa Valley Cooperative Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Nature's Nursery & Preschool Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Nature's Way Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Ncoe - Dos Mundos

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Ncoe - Napa Preschool Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 136 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Ncoe - Shearer Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Rossana Lopez Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Napa

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Seasons of Wonder

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

St. John's Lutheran Church Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Napa

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Napa?

Napa has 33 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 Napa?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Napa County is about $1,076 at a center and $1,030 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.