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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in San Leandro

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

29 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Alameda County

2022 median
$2,234
/ month
infant
$1,607
/ month
toddler
$1,768
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $833/month).

San Leandro has 29 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 Leandro

1

Ab's Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
2

Aec Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
3

Children's Montessori Adventure

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
4

Davis Street Cdc @ Lakeside

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
5

Kidango - Corvalis

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
6

Kidango Hillside

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
7

Kids Konnect Infant Care & Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
8

La Plazita Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
9

Learning Clock Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
10

Little Apple Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 77 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
11

Noah's Ark Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
12

Our Future Tots

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
13

Plazita Schools Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
14

St. Felicitas Catholic Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
15

St. James Christian Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
16

St. Leander Pre-kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
17

The Primary School-bay Area

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
18

Woodroe Woods School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
19

Davis Street Child Care at Garfield School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
20

Kidango - Dayton

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in San Leandro?
San Leandro has 29 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 Leandro?
Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Alameda County is about $1,612 at a center and $1,356 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.

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