Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Vallejo

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

89% 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).

Vallejo has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

89% 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 19 Preschools in Vallejo

Head Start - Couch

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Head Start - Sereno Village

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Head Start - Setterquist

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Head Start - Virginia

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Mustard Seed Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

New Horizons a Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

North Hills Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 132 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

St. Basil's Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

St. Catherine of Siena Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Vallejo Parent Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Vcusd Glen Cove Cdc P/s

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Vcusd-cdc-federal Terrace P/s

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Vcusd-loma Vista Cdc P/s

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Vusd - Cooper Child Development Center - P/s

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

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

Vusd - Highland Cdc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Vusd - Steffan Manor Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

St. Vincent Ferrer Preschool and Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Little Angels Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Vallejo

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,050/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Vallejo?

Vallejo has 19 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 Vallejo?

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.