Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Oroville

Top 16 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

16 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

88% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Butte County

2022 median

$1,533

/ month

infant

$937

/ month

toddler

$775

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $584/month).

Oroville has 16 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 16 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

88% 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 16 Preschools in Oroville

Busy Babies Daycare & Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Busy Babies Dc & Ps Llc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

E Center Hs Pgms - Bird Street

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Eastside Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Helen Wilcox Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Lil Rascals Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Oroville Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Parkview Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Sierra Del Oro Inclusive State Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Tlc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 192 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Aunt Sherrie's Preschool Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Butte College Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Honcut Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Oakdale Heights Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

A Bright Starr Preschool & Daycare

Good

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

Little Bears Child Care Preschool

Poor

Child Care Center · Oroville

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $900/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Oroville?

Oroville has 16 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 Oroville?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Butte County is about $798 at a center and $878 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.