Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Yuba City

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

24 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sutter County

2022 median

$1,328

/ month

infant

$852

/ month

toddler

$1,002

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $557/month).

Yuba City 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.

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 Yuba City

Andros Karperos State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

April Lane Child Development Programs

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Barry Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Bernard Drive State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Bridge Street School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Creative Kids - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Creative Kids Discovery Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

E Center Hs Pgms - Cooper Site

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 152 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

E Center Hs Pgms - Mahal Plaza

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 17 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

E Center Hs Pgms - Queens

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

E Center Hs Pgms - Yuba City Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Fusion Preschool Academy Ii

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Jack and Jill Playschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 25 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Kidz Time

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Kidz Time Preschool (jones Rd Site)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Kidz Town Preschool Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Lincoln State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Little Oaks Child Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Migrant Child Care Center/state Programs

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

Park Avenue Pre-kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yuba City

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $750 – $1,050/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Yuba City?

Yuba City 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 Yuba City?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Sutter County is about $905 at a center and $808 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.