Find a Daycare or Preschool

Applegate Nursery School has been offering a child and family centered preschool program in Davis since 1976. It is a preschool program for children from two through five years old.

Bailey, Sherri is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Winters. Contact Bailey, Sherri to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.

A year-round outdoor play-based preschool for 2yo to 5yo located in west Davis.

Our mission is to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for each individual child's age and ability to stimulate social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth, also to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for school age children.We believe that children thrive in an environment which values their own uniqueness, while providing support and opportunities to grow emotionally, socially and creatively. Each child is considered unique in temperament and rate of development.

Bright Horizons believes engaging activities and learning through play are key to helping your child thrive.

Chang, Dee is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Davis. Contact Chang, Dee to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.

Chavez, Irma is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Davis. Contact Chavez, Irma to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.

The City of Davis offers a variety of preschool programs for ages 1yo to 4.5 yo.

Colleen Connolly provides childcare for families living in the Davis area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment. Contact Connolly, Colleen to discuss operating hours, tuition rates, and schedule a free tour for you and your family.

Davis Forest School is a non-profit outdoor education and nature play organization building community through land-based programming. They offer a variety of programs from ages 1mo to 12yo.

Davis Parent Nursery School (DPNS) is a nonprofit co-op preschool that combines parent participation with play-based programming. DPNS offers part-time programs for children ages 1-6, including baby/toddler playgroups and morning preschool programs on 2-day, 3-day and 5-day weekly schedules. Parents gain skills alongside experienced teachers, creating a low adult-child ratio (max 1:4) in every class.

Davis Waldorf is a private school that has a curriculum that balances  academic rigor with educating the whole child through art and practical  skills, music, movement, and social and moral development. They offer  programs from parent-baby/toddler classes to middle school ages.

Dwonch, Amy is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Davis. Contact Dwonch, Amy to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.

Enlightened  Play Preschools in West Sacramento, CA is a progressive preschool with a  creative curriculum. We have chosen the ‘best of the best’ of styles in  Early Childhood Education, integrate them into our daily plan by our  current teaching staff. By doing so, we have a customized curriculum,  energized and personal for the current mix of children in our program,  implemented by the teachers who write the lesson plans, each week. Join  us as we teach in joy!

Welcome to our family home childcare program with Maayan and Cookie! Our playgarden is inspired by Waldorf ECE/Lifeways, and incorporates RIE techniques of child respect, "educaring" and play-based learning. The program has influences from earth-based Judaism, which informs our festivals and seasonal celebrations. We are a safe space, warmly welcoming families of all religious and cultural backgrounds. The program has a focus on exploring nature, and we have chickens, quails, a cat and dog. We look forward to growing and exploring with your little ones!

A unique, Jewish-inspired, play-based learning environment for 2yo to 5 yo. The emphasis is on Reform Jewish values in an emergent, play-based curriculum.

Horn, Johanna provides childcare for families living in the Davis area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment. Contact Horn, Johanna to discuss operating hours, tuition rates, and schedule a free tour for you and your family.

James Marshall Parent Nursery School (JMPNS), established in 1954, is the only cooperative preschool in West Sacramento. Our Educational Philosophy: "We believe what the experts say, "a child's work is play."

In our classroom you will see elements from Reggio Emilia, which include:

• engaging in activities through the project approach to curriculum building

• a classroom environment full of loose parts exploration,

• and striving to meet each child's needs with differentiated instruction.

But ALL of that happens within a structure that provides large amounts of uninterrupted free play.

Junez, Virginia offers safe, loving childcare in the Winters area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility is a home daycare providing a safe, nurturing space where kids learn important social skills. Availability is limited and first come, first served. Contact Junez, Virginia today to discuss enrollment and schedule your free tour!

From curriculum to teachers, our approach to early education inspires a love of learning. Whether they’re building a skyscraper, cooking an imaginary feast, or healing a teddy bear’s runny nose, your child will build confidence for life having fun with friends their age in our safe and supportive classrooms. They’ll find teachers who believe in them and give them the freedom to be themselves, try something new, and make new friends.

L'Academy Language Immersion preschool for children aged 6mo to 6yo, offers Spanish/English and Mandarin/English immersion programs.

Campus Childcare Inc. provides warm and caring Montessori-based  environments for children from birth to five years of age.  Our two  locations on the UC Davis campus are accredited by the NAEYC, while the  two off-campus locations are more traditionally Montessori, with AMS  certified teachers. Between our four locations, we have something for  everyone.  Our program prides itself in having a stable, well-educated,  and highly nurturing staff.  We strive to provide the best quality of  care to families in our area.  Our universal goals are to help families  establish strong relationships within the community, and to help  children develop independence, self-confidence, and valuable  social-emotional skills to set them up for success throughout life.

Lara, Guadalupe is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Davis. Contact Lara, Guadalupe to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.

From the moment you walk in the door, Learning Jungle welcomes your child to  a warm and stimulating space, giving them a sense of belonging,  well-being and engagement to develop new skills, communicate with others  and express themselves freely.

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Our quality educational child care programs cater to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

Having over 25 years experience in caring for children as both a teacher and provider, I believe that this style of family care allows me the opportunity to get closer to my little ones and cater to each of my family's needs. I run my business from my home because providing family child care is an emotionally rewarding occupation, and I truly love this aspect of my job. I look forward to providing you with all you might expect for your children in a caring and enriching environment.

Welcome to our daycare where your little ones grow, laugh, and learn in two languages! At our home-based daycare, we believe every child is a star, shining bright with potential. Here, English and Chinese blend seamlessly, nurturing curious minds in a loving environment.

Together, we explore, play, and make every day an adventure in learning. Welcome!

I am an experienced caregiver with over 15 years of experience, and I am  committed to providing the highest quality of childcare.

With my professional experience and certifications in First Aid, CPR,  and Early Childhood Education, I'm highly accomplished in teaching both  educational and intentional play activities designed to develop  children's' psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social skills.

We are a Story, Art and Yoga based family owned preschool licensed for 12 children from ages 1 to 5. We are located in beautiful Davis, California.

A part of Spring Education Group, Merryhill School in Davis, Ca is a private school that offers daycare, preschool, and K-12 education.

Campus Childcare Inc. provides warm and caring Montessori-based  environments for children from birth to five years of age.  Our two  locations on the UC Davis campus are accredited by the NAEYC, while the  two off-campus locations are more traditionally Montessori, with AMS  certified teachers. Between our four locations, we have something for  everyone.  Our program prides itself in having a stable, well-educated,  and highly nurturing staff.  We strive to provide the best quality of  care to families in our area.  Our universal goals are to help families  establish strong relationships within the community, and to help  children develop independence, self-confidence, and valuable  social-emotional skills to set them up for success throughout life.

Campus Childcare Inc. provides warm and caring Montessori-based  environments for children from birth to five years of age.  Our two  locations on the UC Davis campus are accredited by the NAEYC, while the  two off-campus locations are more traditionally Montessori, with AMS  certified teachers. Between our four locations, we have something for  everyone.  Our program prides itself in having a stable, well-educated,  and highly nurturing staff.  We strive to provide the best quality of  care to families in our area.  Our universal goals are to help families  establish strong relationships within the community, and to help  children develop independence, self-confidence, and valuable  social-emotional skills to set them up for success throughout life.

Welcome to My Second Home Daycare! We offer children a nurturing and loving environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We develop strong foundations in learning by engaging in Developmental Play-based activities. We offer programs for a wide variety of ages from 0 months to 14 years

Peregrine School is an independent school that serves children from infant through the 6th grade, educating the whole child, incorporating the latest research on teaching and learning into a child-centered curriculum that integrates hands-on scientific inquiry, critical thinking, wellness, and the arts.

Pincilotti, Lily offers safe, loving childcare in the Davis area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility is a home daycare providing a safe, nurturing space where kids learn important social skills. Availability is limited and first come, first served. Contact Pincilotti, Lily today to discuss enrollment and schedule your free tour!

DCCNS (Poppy Preschool as of Spring 2025) is a child-centered, play-based preschool offering several multi-age programs for children between the ages of 2yo to 5yo.

Our mission at Portside is to provide a warm, caring, high quality educational and enjoyable environment for children to grow.

Campus Childcare Inc. provides warm and caring Montessori-based  environments for children from birth to five years of age.  Our two  locations on the UC Davis campus are accredited by the NAEYC, while the  two off-campus locations are more traditionally Montessori, with AMS  certified teachers. Between our four locations, we have something for  everyone.  Our program prides itself in having a stable, well-educated,  and highly nurturing staff.  We strive to provide the best quality of  care to families in our area.  Our universal goals are to help families  establish strong relationships within the community, and to help  children develop independence, self-confidence, and valuable  social-emotional skills to set them up for success throughout life.

Sanchez, Maria provides childcare for families living in the Winters area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment. Contact Sanchez, Maria to discuss operating hours, tuition rates, and schedule a free tour for you and your family.

Sandoval, Toni provides childcare for families living in the Davis area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment. Contact Sandoval, Toni to discuss operating hours, tuition rates, and schedule a free tour for you and your family.

Welcome to Sharma Family Daycare! We offer children a nurturing and loving environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We develop strong foundations in learning by engaging in Developmental Play-based activities. We offer programs for a wide variety of ages from 12 months to 14 years.

Soltani, Ashley provides childcare for families living in the Davis area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment. Contact Soltani, Ashley to discuss operating hours, tuition rates, and schedule a free tour for you and your family.

Stacking Stones is a daycare and preschool for children 2yo to 6yo. They embrace a curriculum with multiple aspects from various educational philosophies (Montessori, Waldorf, and Emergent) while closely following the requirements for Davis Joint Unified School District TK/Kindergarten program and catering to the interest of the child.

Tender Learning Care is a privately owned, tuition funded preschool and childcare program, licensed by the state of California. The goal of Tender Learning Care is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, giving each child individual attention, affection, comfort, understanding and opportunities for learning in an environment free from frustration and pressure.

The Early Childhood Lab School (ECLS) is funded as a teaching/research/demonstration program for UC Davis students and faculty. It embraces the latest research in psychological, social, and educational development to support a child's growth through a flexible, inquiry-based curriculum. The framework is designed to meet the needs and interests of each group and of individual children.

UCNS Preschool (University Covenant Nursery School) is a ministry of University Covenant Church. They are a private, non-profit preschool admitting any person whether they're of the Christian faith or not. They provide developmentally appropriate activities to further enhance children’s growth in the areas of social, emotional, physical, creative, cognitive and spiritual development.

Wong-Xoquic, Heather & Felipe is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Davis. Contact Wong-Xoquic, Heather & Felipe to learn more about availability, rates, and pricing.