Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Visalia

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

42 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Tulare County

2022 median

$1,040

/ month

infant

$827

/ month

toddler

$685

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $564/month).

Visalia has 42 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 Visalia

Ccgi Learning Center and Child Care Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Children's Ark Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Cottonwood Creek Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Crowley Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Fairview Village Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Family F.o.c.u.s. Caldwell Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Family Focus Whitendale Park Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Four Creeks Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Gateway Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

George Mccann Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 17 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Global Learning Charter Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Goshen Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Growing in Grace Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Highland Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Houston Elementary School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Kaweah Kids' Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 98 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Kinder Startin' Pre-school Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 39 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Linwood Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Little Wonders

Excellent

Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 18 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

Loving Littles Preschool Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Visalia

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $600 – $800/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Visalia?

Visalia has 42 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 Visalia?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Tulare County is about $688 at a center and $798 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.