Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Rancho Cucamonga

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

25 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

85% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Bernardino County

2022 median

$1,664

/ month

infant

$959

/ month

toddler

$749

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $634/month).

Rancho Cucamonga has 25 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.

85% 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 Cucamonga

Alta Loma Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Anderson's Playschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Children's Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Flipside Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Good Steward Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Kornerstone Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Montessori of Rancho Cucamonga

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 168 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Mountainview Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Ocs St. Peter & St. Paul Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Olive Tree Day School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 79 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Psd/cucamonga Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 73 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Rainbow Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Frost State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Little Bears State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Maof Villa De Ninos Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Kiddie Academy of Rancho Cucamonga

Fair

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 127 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Abundant Preschool of Learning

Fair

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 152 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Rancho Cucamonga

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Rancho Cucamonga?

Rancho Cucamonga has 25 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 Cucamonga?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in San Bernardino County is about $742 at a center and $858 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.