Hey there! So….you are here, scouring the internet, looking through the many daycares in Modesto. I have been there before, and let me tell you, it is a STRESSFUL process trying to find someone that you can trust!! So I, being the researcher that I am, asked around in the local Mom groups for their favorite recommendations. I always feel like moms will warn each other if a particular daycare did them dirty. Thank goodness we have each other, right?! And while this isn’t a complete list, I made sure to include the daycares that were recommended. I will probably continue adding to this list and expanding it as more information comes in, but right now, as of January 2025, these are some of the local favorites, in no particular order!!
- Correa Family Christian Care.
- While this daycare does not have a website, I am happy to give the details! I
- Located on Morris Avenue in Modesto, CA 95350, near Downey High
- 1:4 ratio of adults to kids
- Bilingual
- Serves Breakfast, Lunch, and a PM Snack
- CSPP accepted
- 209-548-2350
- correafamilydaycare@gmail.com
- License# 503912299
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Correa Family Christian Care
- Trinity Nursery & Preschool
- Located on Carver & Briggsmore
- 1600 Carver Road, Modesto
- Extended Care offered
- Infant-School Aged Accepted
- They have been around for several years!
- 209-529-3228
- tupc@tupc.org
- Little Forever Childcare
- 1114 Hawthorne Ave, Modesto, CA
- Age 0-9
- Inquire about school pickup. Depends on availability.
- Accepts CAPP
- License #503911571
- Facebook.com/littleforeverchildcare
- 209-672-7832
- Open 7:30am-5:30pm
- 100% recommended out of 20 reviews
- Haskills’s Lil’ Rascals Childcare
- Located off of Snyder and Prescott
- CAPP accepted
- Age 6 weeks to 5 years old
- License# 503910893
- Three workers total
- Preschool curriculum provided
- https://www.facebook.com/haskillslilrascals/
- The Child Development Center at Modesto Junior College “Me-Wuk Child Development Instructional Preschool”
- 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA
- Age 2.5-5 years old
- https://www.mjc.edu/instruction/fcs/cdc
- Staff is all very well trained (most of them have Child Development degrees or are currently working on one!)
- Financial Aid offered
- They have a good sized facility as well as an outdoor area for the kids to play.
- Sunny Grove Preschool and Child Care
- 3600 Sisk Road, Building 3, Suite A, Modesto, CA 95356
- 209-800-9828
- sunnygroveeducation@gmail.com
- Open 6:30am-6pm
- Accepting children aged 6 weeks-6 years
- Meals and snacks provided
- Many programs for payment accepted (Contact to see if the one you have is accepted)
- Modesto Christian Preschool
- 5755 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA
- 209-529-5510
- info@modestochristian.org
- This is a private preschool that is connected to Modesto Christian school. So theoretically, your child could start at Modesto Christian Preschool and as they grow, attend the elementary all the way through high school.
- Margaret L. Annear-Special Education Preschool
- 1350 Stonum Road, Modesto, CA
- 209-541-2330
- This is a special education preschool, and it is free to qualifying children who enroll through SCOE. I have heard wonderful things about it!!
- Offers counseling and services to those who need it
- Birth-5 years old
- When you have a child that struggles in a regular daycare setting, because they are getting overstimulated, and yet they are still not old enough for school, this is a great option. If our boys would have had a diagnosis early enough, we would have started them here and kept them here instead of the endless struggling with the mainstream public preschool and TK classrooms that were not equipped to help them.
- Childtime
- Childtime has two locations in Modesto–
- 2320 Floyd Avenue
- 3912 Honeycreek Road
- Schedule a tour through their website
- Offers drop-in care
- Infants-Preschool
- After-School Programs
- The facilities are clean, and they offer a variety of programs depending on the age of your child.
- La Petite Academy of Modesto
- 3020 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
- “Renowned for its innovative curriculum and tailored learning experiences, La Petite Academy receives glowing reviews for its personalized attention to each child’s needs. Parents value the secure and nurturing learning environment.”
Final Thoughts
While this definitely is not a complete list, as we have SEVERAL daycares in Modesto, these are some great places to start! I’ll be happy to continue updating this list if I find anything has changed or if anything is looking fishy. (And if you see one on this list that probably shouldn’t be here, PLEASE send me a message and let me know why!) That being said, while choosing the right fit for your family, consider visiting the centers, meeting the staff, and, most importantly, trusting your instincts. Your child deserves a space that feels like an extension of home—warm, safe, and filled with opportunities to grow.
Here’s to finding the perfect daycare where you can feel safe leaving your child in loving hands so they can explore and grow, and YOU can have peace of mind!
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