Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Pittsburg

Top 17 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

17 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

82% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

Pittsburg has 17 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 17 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

82% 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 17 Preschools in Pittsburg

Destiny Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Light the Bay Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 116 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Lynn Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pittsburg Child Development Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pittsburg Usd - Marina Vista Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pittsburg Usd- Los Medanos State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pusd - Heights Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pusd - Highlands Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pusd - Parkside Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Pusd - Wiilow Cove Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Railroad Junction School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 59 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

St. Peter Martyr School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ymca of the East Bay - East Leland Elc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Los Medanos College Child Study Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Ymca of the East Bay - Kids Castle Elc

Good

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 97 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Baby Yale Academy Pitt

Good

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Pittsburg

Capacity: 94 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Pittsburg?

Pittsburg has 17 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 Pittsburg?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Contra Costa County is about $1,509 at a center and $1,260 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.