Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Orangevale

Top 13 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

13 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

77% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sacramento County

2022 median

$1,502

/ month

infant

$959

/ month

toddler

$1,128

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $633/month).

Orangevale has 13 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 13 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

77% 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 13 Preschools in Orangevale

Action Day Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Claire's Montessori International Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Claire's Montessori International Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Kingdom Kids Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Orangevale Play Garden

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Our House Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Ovsyannikova, Lyudmila/ovsiannikova, Olga & Sergii

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orangevale

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Taylor Green

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orangevale

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Tots of Love - Orangevale

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 86 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Playtime Academy Ps

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 33 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Action Day Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Iconic Kids Childcare & Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Orangevale

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Flora Bilik

Good

Family Child Care Home · Orangevale

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Orangevale?

Orangevale has 13 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 Orangevale?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Sacramento County is about $1,018 at a center and $844 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.