Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Fresno, CA

Our top licensed picks in Fresno — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 60 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 60 licensed centers in Fresno, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Riverside Kindersmile #76

Fresno, CA · 93701

Montessori Capacity 120 6 weeks - 12 years
2

First Steps San Jose #271

Fresno, CA · 93703

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 118 6 weeks - 5 years
3

Bakersfield Children's Place #377

Fresno, CA · 93721

Preschool Capacity 117 2 years - 5 years
4

Riverside Childcare Academy #80

Fresno, CA · 93705

Preschool Capacity 114 2 years - 5 years
5

Explorer Kids Los Angeles #1256

Fresno, CA · 93726

Montessori Capacity 112 6 weeks - 12 years
6

Riverside Rainbow Learning Center #82

Fresno, CA · 93710

Before & After School Care Capacity 111 3 years - 5 years
7

Fresno Little Scholars #670

Fresno, CA · 93722

Montessori Capacity 110 6 weeks - 12 years
8

La Petite Academy Fresno #666

Fresno, CA · 93710

Preschool Capacity 107 2 years - 5 years
9

Bakersfield Bright Beginnings #375

Fresno, CA · 93711

Family Daycare Capacity 104 0 months - 5 years
10

Riverside Early Learning Center #88

Fresno, CA · 93726

Preschool Capacity 103 2 years - 5 years

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