Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Vacaville

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

24 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

75% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Solano County

2022 median

$1,834

/ month

infant

$1,178

/ month

toddler

$924

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $724/month).

Vacaville has 24 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.

75% 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 Vacaville

Bethany Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Childtime Children's Center - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Happy Home Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Padan

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Markham Elementary State Preschool Classroom

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Mothers' Day Out

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Presbyterian Enrichment Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Preschool Village South

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Shelley Dally Early Learning Village House Ccc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Shelley Dally Early Learning Village Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Stepping Stones Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Above & Beyond Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Orchard Ave Baptist Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Larsen

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Millennium Child Development Center - P/s

Good

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 81 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

The Father's Kids Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Little Flowers Montessori

Good

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Victoria Vaezinia Family Child Care Home

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Vacaville

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,200/mo

Head Start - Mariposa

Good

Child Care Center · Vacaville

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Vacaville?

Vacaville has 24 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 Vacaville?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Solano County is about $914 at a center and $1,026 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.