Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Redlands

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

23 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

90% 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).

Redlands has 23 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.

90% 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 Redlands

Ahrens Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Barton House Playschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Christ the King Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 156 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Gingerbread House Preschool & Kindergarten, the

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 33 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Montessori in Redlands, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 175 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Montessori Kids Land Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Phase 3 Lab School: Redlands

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Psd/south Redlands Headstart/state Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Redlands Day Nursery

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Redlands Day Nursery - Plum Lane

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 150 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Redlands Valencia Head Start/state Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Franklin State Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Lugonia State Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Tender Care for Kids

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 114 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Valley Preparatory School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Westside Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Redlands Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 163 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Star Kids Preschool Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

Sacred Heart Academy Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Redlands

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Redlands

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Redlands?

Redlands has 23 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 Redlands?

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.