Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Rancho Cordova

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

28 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Rancho Cordova has 28 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 Rancho Cordova

Champions @ Sunrise Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 18 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Cordova Gardens Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Cordova Lane Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Cordova Meadows Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

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

Cordova Villa Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Corinne Akers

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

Doris Cotillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

La Petite Academy - Rancho Cordova

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 76 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Nadezhda & Lidiya Mitrofanova

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

Play-ology

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Rancho Cordova Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

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

Sandy Matos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

Svetlana Gasparyan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

Tatyana Yushchuk

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

The Learning Years Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

White Rock Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Williamson Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Yelena Yaikov

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rancho Cordova

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

River City Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Children's First Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cordova

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Rancho Cordova?

Rancho Cordova has 28 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 Rancho Cordova?

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.