Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in San Bernardino

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

60 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

San Bernardino has 60 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 San Bernardino

Aguirre Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Bernardino

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Alessandro Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Arrowhead Grove Head Start & State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Davila Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Bernardino

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Del Rosa Christian Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Del Rosa Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Dominguez Preschool/san Bernardino City Usd

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Indian Springs Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Inland Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Kid's Way Child Care Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Kidz Rock Children's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Ocs Holy Rosary Academy Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Ocs Our Lady of the Assumption Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Psd/baker Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Psd/san Bernardino Park & Rec Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Rodriguez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Bernardino

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

San Bernardino City School Dist. -allred Child Dev

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

San Bernardino Valley College Child Dev. Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

Capacity: 250 Est. preschool tuition: $650 – $850/mo

Sbcss Victoria State Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

Sbcusd - Rio Vista Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Bernardino

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in San Bernardino?

San Bernardino has 60 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 San Bernardino?

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.