Stockton has more than 200 licensed daycares in our directory, from centers that take babies at 6 weeks to state preschools and family child care homes that serve kids up to 12. Every daycare named here holds a current California child care license, and the hours and prices below come from each listing.
Infants (6 weeks and up)
- Gymstars Elite Learning Academy on W Hammer Ln: 6 weeks to 5 years, Mondays through Fridays 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Spanish spoken. Part-time is $399 a month and full-time preschool is $1,035 a month, with a sibling discount.
- Merryhill School Trinity on Trinity Parkway: 6 weeks through pre-K, with an introduction to Spanish.
- Precious Memories Childcare on Pacific Avenue: 1 month to 5 years, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with Spanish-speaking staff.
- Parvins Hopeland Preschool on N Pershing Ave: infants to 5 years, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, play-based, meals included.
- Achievers on Precissi Lane: an infant center open 6:30 am to 6:00 pm that accepts CCAP vouchers and includes meals.
Toddlers (18 months to 3)
- San Joaquin Delta College Child Development Center: 18 months to 4 years, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, state-funded with fees based on income and family size.
- Stockton Montessori School on Hammertown Drive: 18 months to 6 years and up, Montessori with Spanish and Mandarin, and financial aid through the Family Resource Center.
- Koala Tree Montessori on E. Main St: ages 2 to 5, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with flexible schedules and Spanish immersion in the afternoons, $159 to $265 a week depending on schedule.
- St. Basil Preschool on W. March Lane: ages 2 to 5, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, meals included, open since 1995.
Preschool (3 to 5) and state preschool
Several Stockton preschools are free or low-cost for families who qualify by income:
- El Concilio Preschools on South Sutter Street: a needs-based Head Start preschool, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Spanish spoken, meals included.
- Joan Richards Learning Village: part-day, year-round California State Preschool Program (CSPP). Families apply through CSPP.
- Van Buren Elementary School and Madison Elementary State Preschool: state-run, needs-based preschools on school campuses, with meals and services for kids with disabilities. Van Buren serves ages 3 to 4 and offers Spanish support.
Family child care homes
Family child care homes are licensed daycares run in the provider's home, often with longer hours and mixed ages. The Stockton homes in our directory are licensed for up to 14 kids. Four that list their hours:
- Candace Thompson: 18 months to 6 years, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Spanish support, $480 part-time or $620 full-time a month, accepts military subsidies and vouchers.
- Laura Montes: 2 months to 12 years, weekdays 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, $700 part-time or $1,000 full-time a month, subsidies and vouchers accepted.
- Seham Asfour: 1 month to 12 years, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Arabic spoken, accepts CDC and CCAP subsidies, meals included.
- Leonela Love: 1 month to 12 years, open 5:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week, with drop-in options, and accepts Head Start and Early Head Start.
School-age
- Achievers school-age program: after-school care through 8th grade with daily Mandarin or Hindi and homework help.
- The city's free After School Express runs school days 2:30 to 6:00 pm for ages 5 to 12 at five community centers.
Browse every listing in the Stockton daycare directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How young can a baby start daycare in Stockton?
Gymstars Elite Learning Academy and Merryhill School Trinity take babies from 6 weeks, and Precious Memories Childcare from 1 month. Several family child care homes, like Seham Asfour and Leonela Love, also take infants from 1 month.
Is there free or low-cost preschool in Stockton?
For families who qualify by income, yes. El Concilio Preschools (Head Start), Joan Richards Learning Village (California State Preschool Program) and the state preschools at Van Buren and Madison elementary schools are needs-based.
How much does daycare cost in Stockton?
Among providers that list prices: Candace Thompson's family child care is $480 to $620 a month, Laura Montes is $700 to $1,000, Koala Tree Montessori is $159 to $265 a week, and Gymstars Elite Learning Academy is $399 part-time to $1,035 full-time a month.
Is there weekend or early-morning daycare in Stockton?
Leonela Love's family child care home is open 5:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week, and Laura Montes is open Saturdays. Check with each provider about openings.