Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Temecula

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

22 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

85% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median

$1,752

/ month

infant

$1,031

/ month

toddler

$817

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Temecula has 22 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.

85% 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 Temecula

Abc Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Abc Child Care Village

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 5 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Atelier School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Discovery Isle Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 188 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Hope Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Just 4 Kids Preschool of Temecula

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 174 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Pathways Learning Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Peppertree Montessori-temecula

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rainbow Country Day

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Sprouts Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Temecula Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Temecula Play & Learn School, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Tvusd Temecula Elementary

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 91 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 132 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 94 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Rancho Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 221 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Kid's World Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 142 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Abc Child Care Village

Good

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 216 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

Growing Tree Montessori Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Temecula

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Temecula?

Temecula has 22 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 Temecula?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Riverside County is about $820 at a center and $857 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.