Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Roseville

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

30 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

90% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Placer County

2022 median

$1,944

/ month

infant

$1,284

/ month

toddler

$1,007

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $718/month).

Roseville has 30 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 Roseville

Adventure Christian School (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 256 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Beth's Roseville Academy, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Cadence Education Llc - Trehowell

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 108 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Childtime Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Granite Bay Montessori - Children's House

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Kaseberg Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Kidzcommunity - Roseville Cirby Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Kidzcommunity- Roseville Sierra Gardens Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

La Petite Academy - Eureka

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Merryhill School - Roseville

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Montessori House of Children

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

North Grant Kidzcommunity Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Roseville Coop Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Roseville Ranch Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Valley Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 61 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Centerpoint Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Roseville Montessori Academy (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 108 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

A Kid's Life (ps)

Fair

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 88 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

L'academy Language Immersion Preschool Roseville

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Kindercare Learning Center - Foothills (ps)

Fair

Child Care Center · Roseville

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Roseville?

Roseville has 30 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 Roseville?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Placer County is about $1,026 at a center and $1,130 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.