Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Antioch, California

Antioch played a pivotal role in California's industrial development as the site of the state's most productive coal mines during the 19th century, with the famous Black Diamond Vein producing nearly four million tons of coal that powered the state's railroads, ships, and heavy industry. The city's heritage as a coal-mining hub is preserved today in the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, where visitors can explore over 200 miles of historic mine workings and learn about the five thriving mining towns that once flourished in the area. Every CCLD-licensed center in Antioch ranked across 11 dimensions. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
The Learning Experience – Antioch
4831 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedL.E.A.P. Curriculum
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • 20 Yelp reviews — parents cite passionate, caring staff
  • 5.0 Winnie rating — strong community reputation
  • Proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum integrating cognitive, social, and creative development
  • Ages 6 weeks to 6 years — full infant through pre-K range
  • Hours Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6:30 PM — extended hours for working parents
  • Daily parent app with photos, activity reports, and meal updates

Considerations

  • No confirmed Google Maps rating
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • National TLE chain — quality may vary by local director
  • No weekend care available
  • Private pricing with no public tuition information
2
The Child Day School – Antioch
112 East Tregallas Rd, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNAEYC Standards
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Consistently 5-star Yelp ratings from parents
  • Meets NAEYC accreditation standards — nationally recognized quality benchmark
  • California State Preschool Program — subsidized care for income-eligible families ages 3–4
  • Opened 1990 — over 35 years serving Antioch families
  • Hours 6:30 AM–6:30 PM — extended hours
  • Phone (925) 754-0144

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • Primarily ages 2–10 — limited infant program below age 2
  • Subsidized slots may have income/eligibility requirements
  • Address may vary — confirm current location with school directly
3
Hilltop Christian Preschool
2200 Country Hills Dr, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedChristian Faith-Based
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • 28 Yelp reviews — parents praise small class sizes and one-on-one teacher attention
  • Faith-based curriculum emphasizing physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development
  • Licensed for 80 children (Day Care Center) — one of the largest faith-based centers in Antioch
  • Hours Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM, Fri 8 AM–3 PM
  • Phone (925) 261-7556
  • Established Christian school (PreK through Grade 8) with preschool as a gateway program

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • Hours close at 3–4 PM — not suitable for full-time working parents needing late pickup
  • Christian faith-based curriculum may not suit all families
  • No infant program below preschool age
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
4
Lone Tree Way KinderCare
4108 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Parents describe loving the staff, hours, and special events for children
  • Ages 6 weeks to 12 years — full infant through school-age range
  • Hours Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • Phone (925) 754-1236
  • National KinderCare brand with consistent early learning curriculum

Considerations

  • No confirmed Google Maps rating
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • National chain — quality depends on local director
  • No weekend care available
  • Limited specific review count found in public sources
5
Mahogany Way KinderCare
2300 Mahogany Way, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Ages 6 weeks to 12 years — infant through school-age coverage
  • Hours Mon–Fri 6:15 AM–6:00 PM — one of the earliest open times in Antioch
  • Phone (925) 778-8888
  • Center Director Selene Acosta — named leadership noted in public materials
  • National KinderCare brand with standardized curriculum

Considerations

  • No confirmed Google Maps rating
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • National chain — quality depends on local director
  • No weekend care available
6
Cornerstone Christian Preschool
2800 Sunset Lane, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedA Beka Curriculum
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Licensed for 60 children — Day Care Center
  • A Beka curriculum — structured, academic Christian program with decades of use
  • Ages 2–5 with both full-day and part-day options (6:30 AM–6:30 PM or 8 AM–1 PM)
  • Phone (925) 779-2010
  • Governed by Cornerstone Christian Center Board — institutional stability

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • Christian-only curriculum — not suitable for all families
  • No infant program below age 2
7
YWCA of Contra Costa – Mary Rocha Center
931 Cavallo Rd, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedSubsidized / Low Income
5.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • Full and part-day preschool for income-qualifying families (ages 2–4)
  • Subsidized care available for working, job-seeking, or disabled parents — strong access for lower-income families
  • CCLD license number 070213850 confirmed
  • Phone (925) 374-2112
  • YWCA nonprofit accountability — mission-driven provider

Considerations

  • Hours Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM only
  • Mixed reviews — some concerns about communication and enrollment staff responsiveness
  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • Priority enrollment requires income qualification
8
La Petite Academy of Antioch
1350 East Tregallas Rd, Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedInfant & School-Age
5.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • 10 Yelp reviews available
  • 31 ResellerRatings reviews — substantial multi-platform feedback base
  • Licensed as both Day Care Center and Infant Center — full spectrum from infants through school-age
  • Hours Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
  • Phone (855) 389-6464
  • National La Petite brand with structured curriculum across all age groups

Considerations

  • 3.5 Yelp stars — below-average satisfaction relative to top Antioch centers
  • 2.63-star ResellerRatings score — below-average multi-platform feedback
  • Management score reduced due to consistent negative review patterns across platforms
  • National chain — local quality depends heavily on individual center director
  • No confirmed Google Maps rating
9
So Big Co-op Preschool
Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedParent Cooperative
5.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD licensed — license number 70200750 confirmed
  • Licensed for 24 children — small, intimate co-op setting
  • Parent cooperative model — strong family involvement and community bonding
  • Low student-to-teacher ratios typical of cooperative structure

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • Parent participation required — cooperative model is not suitable for all families
  • No street address confirmed in public sources — verify directly
10
Little Lulu's Preschool / Daycare
Antioch, CA 94509
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
4.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD licensed — license number 70209499 confirmed
  • Licensed for 40 children — Day Care Center
  • Locally operated independent daycare serving Antioch families

Considerations

  • No Google Maps rating confirmed
  • No public reviews on childcarecenter.us
  • No street address confirmed in public sources — verify directly
  • Very limited independent online presence
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