Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Porterville

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

26 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Tulare County

2022 median

$1,040

/ month

infant

$827

/ month

toddler

$685

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $564/month).

Porterville has 26 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 Porterville

Alta Vista Elementary School District

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Belleview Ps-pusd

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Burton District State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Doyle School Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Family F.o.c.u.s.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Family F.o.c.u.s. Porterville Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Granite Hills Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 25 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Hoops Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Krayola Korner School Readiness

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Los Robles Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Olive Preschool (pusd)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Olive Ps 255-pusd

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Plano Avenue Preschool-pusd

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Port Naz Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Porterville Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Pusd Preschool Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Roche Preschool-pusd

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Saint Anne's Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Sequoia Ministries Inc Sequoia Little Oaks

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Sunny Acres

Excellent

Child Care Center · Porterville

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Porterville?

Porterville has 26 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 Porterville?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Tulare County is about $688 at a center and $798 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.