Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in San Ramon

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

23 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

80% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

San Ramon 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.

80% 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 Ramon

Bright Horizons at Bishop Ranch

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Enrich Kids

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Genius Kids San Ramon

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Gracie's Place Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 13 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

La Petite Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 165 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

La Petite Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 151 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

La Petite Academy San Ramon

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 105 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Little Bridges Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Lotus Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Primrose School of San Ramon

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 243 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Srvusd Early Childhood Education Pp - Live Oak

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Srvusd Early Childhood Education Pp - Walt Disney

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

The Little Butterflies San Ramon

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Young Learners Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

The Goddard School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 108 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Diablo Hills Country School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Child Day School, Llc - San Ramon

Good

Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Alphabest at Hidden Hills

Fair

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kids' Country at Live Oak

Fair

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 194 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Kids' Country at Neil Armstrong

Fair

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Ramon

Capacity: 143 Est. preschool tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in San Ramon?

San Ramon 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 San Ramon?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Contra Costa County is about $1,509 at a center and $1,260 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.