Best Child Care Centers in Riverside, CA
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, and more
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The Goddard School of Riverside is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dramatic arts space, a hands-on learning kitchen, and outdoor classrooms where...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom, Pre-Kindergarten, Bridge Classroom, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten Plus, and more
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Play-based program for toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program encourages children to make choices that help develop each child's sense of independence. Curriculum includes phonics,...
Toddler Program (18 - 36 Months)
Our Toddler Program serves children 18–36 months, nurturing independence through self-help skill development. Curiosity and learning are fostered with hands-on activities in literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional and motor skills.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (Ages 3 – 4 years)
Our Preschool Program challenges children to develop all areas of learning and prepares them for the world in which they live. Activities include: learning center time, creative art, music, circle time, math and science, literacy development, dramatic play and outdoor/indoor play.
Also offers: PRE-K (Ages 4 – 5 years), SCHOOL-AGE (Ages 5 – 12 years)
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, School Age Before and After Care, Discovery Preschool, and more
Speaks Spanish
At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
Preschool
The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.
TK & Kindergarten Enrichment
The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.
Also offers: Before & After Care
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Christ centered preschool offering a play based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that utilizes a developmental approach. Children are encouraged to learn through play, music, movement, and art....
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A Christian program that encourages partnerships with parents to help a child develop spiritually, academically, and socially. The curriculum is focused on the Bible, social sciences, phonics,...
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Play-based preschool program for income-eligible families. Curriculum focuses on preparing children for Kindergarten. Parent participation is strongly suggested. Also includes Early Head Start for...
Speaks Spanish
La Sierra Academy Children's Center provides early childhood education and care for children ages 2-5 years old. The center offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes art, music,...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool and Head Start program for low-income families. Curriculum based on getting children Kindergarten ready. Parent participation is strongly suggested. Center is located at Highgrove...
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
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Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Play based Christian preschool. Encourages children to participate in hands on learning and cooperative play.
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Non-denominational child care center providing education and care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, and school-age children. Program follows a traditional...
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Christian preschool program held at Life Church of God in Christ. Traditional subjects are taught including early literacy, math, social sciences. The Bible is woven into every day lessons.
Speaks Spanish
Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Before & After School, Preschool, and more
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We offer free or low-cost childcare and early education programs for eligible low-income families, providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment. Our team supports families...
Speaks Spanish
Stokoe State Preschool is a public preschool program that serves children ages 3-5 years old. The school focuses on developing kindergarten readiness skills through play-based learning and...
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Play-based, non-profit preschool program toddlers and pre-Kindergarten children. School philosophy supports the idea that children learn best in a holistic environment where community and parent...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool program for income-eligible families. Curriculum focuses on preparing children for Kindergarten. Parent participation is strongly suggested. Also includes Early Head Start for...
Speaks Spanish
Academic, Christian, play based program. Children are led through real world experiences which involve early learning skills in math, language, science, art, music, and physical development. Located...
Speaks Spanish
Our Center in Riverside provides a warm, supportive, and academically enriching environment for children from 18 months through 12 years old. Our theme-based curriculum is center-based with...
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program fosters curiosity and independence for children 18 to 36 months. Through hands-on learning, play, and guided exploration, toddlers build social, language, and motor skills in a safe, engaging setting designed just for them.
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Preschool Program
Our Preschool Program for ages 2–5 features STEAM-focused learning and dual language immersion. With free enrichment activities, kids discover, experiment, and build essential skills in a fun, supportive setting that sparks creativity and a love for learning.
Also offers: Sierra Preschool & Afterschool School Age Care
Speaks Spanish
Immanuel Lutheran Church & Preschool provides Christ-centered early childhood education in a nurturing environment. The preschool program focuses on age-appropriate learning activities, including art,...
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Daycare and extended care program that uses a proprietary curriculum - C.A.R.E.S.℠ . This is comprised of: Character values education; Active engagement; Research centered practice; Embedded...
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Montessori inspired, play-based program offering a learning environment that allows children to learn by having the freedom to make their own choices. School follows the philosophy that children best...
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Faith-based preschool program. Hands-on activities and traditional curriculum, including reading, math, science, and creative arts, prepare children for elementary school. Parent participation...
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A private Christian program. Christ-centered curriculum includes reading readiness and language development through literature lessons. Science and math activities happen daily. Hands on music and...
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Play-based program for infants through school age children. Offers a creative-based curriculum that encourages children to choose activities centered around the bi-weekly themes being presented....
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Play-based child care program offering care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Children are encouraged to create and explore. Independent or group activities are used to...
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A play-based infant and toddler program. Provided for low-income families. Located on the Lincoln High School campus.
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Operated by the JUSD, this state funded preschool provides children with early educational experiences designed to help them prepare for a lifetime of learning success. Located at Sunnyslope...
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Montessori program for toddlers and pre-Kindergarten children. Curriculum encourages children to develop a love and excitement for learning through both structured and unstructured activities....
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Catholic preschool program offering a curriculum that is both academic and faith-based. Children are exposed to technology, visit the library and attend chapel on a weekly basis. The school philosophy...
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preschoolers, Preppers
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Child care center offering care and education for toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Homework help, art projects, outdoor play, and technology are all offered in a play based setting....
Speaks Spanish
Montessori program for toddlers and pre-Kindergarten children. Curriculum is centered around early math concepts, language arts, science (which includes botany, zoology), practical life skills,...
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Operated by the JUSD, this head start program provides children with early educational experiences designed to prepare them for entry into kindergarten. Located at Pacfic Avenue Elementary, this is a...
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Montessori program based on the Whole Child concept, and combined with a hands-on approach. Traditional subjects covered, as well as computer studies, music, dramatic play, dance techniques,...
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Child development center providing state-funded part day preschool services to young children. Curriculum focuses on helping children develop the cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional skills...
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Montessori program with weekly themes that inspire the curriculum. Children are encouraged to make hands on choices about the learning centers that they are interested in. Located in close proximity...
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Play-based preschool program for income-eligible families. Curriculum based on getting children Kindergarten ready. Parent participation is strongly suggested. Dental, health, and social services is...
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Low and no cost infant through preschool program. Play based structure that is focused on helping children to develop academically, physically, socially and emotionally.
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Play-based program for infants through school-age children. Children are encouraged to explore their environment and apply an "I can" and "Let me try" attitude. Children work on literacy, math,...
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Champions Miller Middle School is a licensed child care center offering school age care programs located at 17925 Krameria Ave in Riverside, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Child care facility providing care and educational experiences to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as before and after school care to school aged children. Accessible by public...
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Low and no cost infant through preschool program. Play based structure that is focused on helping children to develop academically, physically, socially and emotionally.
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The curriculum is focused on the Arabic language and Islamic Studies. The lessons include reading, writing and grammar. Islamic study curriculum includes Qur’an (memorization as well as...
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We Kare Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4302 Pedley Rd in Glen Avon in Riverside, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Large facility providing care and educational experiences to young children. Operated by the non-profit Family Service Association, this daycare is dedicated to providing children with with a...
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