Campbell, CA · Santa Clara County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Campbell, California

Once known as the "Orchard City," Campbell was at the heart of California's dried fruit industry—the Santa Clara Valley's prune orchards and industrial-scale drying yards made it a hub of food processing in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with landmarks like the Hyde Cannery and eventually Sunsweet's operations defining the cityscape. Today Campbell has transformed into a modern Silicon Valley community, but visitors can still see historical water towers and cannery sites that mark where world-class fruit production once thrived. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Campbell, CA. 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
Nelly's Childcare and Preschool
202 Railway Ave, Bldg B, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedSpanish Immersion
6.5/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434410818, active since October 2009; clean inspection record as of December 2025
  • Family-owned Spanish immersion program — parents report children become fully bilingual
  • Serves infants and toddlers through preschool age
  • 4.9-star Yelp rating based on 58 reviews — among the strongest local ratings
  • Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Intimate setting with capacity of 8 — very low child-to-teacher ratio

Considerations

  • Small capacity (8 children) means very limited spots — long waitlists likely
  • No Google review profile confirmed; Yelp is primary rating source
  • 1.0-star rating on Care.com (1 review) contrasts sharply with Yelp — review at CCLD before enrolling
  • No website tuition details available
2
Sora International Preschool of Campbell
771 Waldo Rd, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedJapanese ImmersionMontessori
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434415958, active since March 2021 — no citations on most recent inspection (January 2025)
  • Japanese immersion with play-based, academic, and Montessori curriculum blend
  • Small capacity of 26 — intimate environment ideal for language acquisition
  • Dual-language immersion program is rare in the South Bay

Considerations

  • Very small capacity; enrollment spots extremely limited
  • No tuition details published online
  • No Google rating confirmed
3
Rosemary Preschool (Campbell USD Family Learning Center)
401 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCampbell USDSubsidized Available
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
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

  • CCLD license #434404912, active since December 2001 — over 20 years in operation
  • Large capacity of 180 children; serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Both fee-based and subsidized enrollment options — accessible for lower-income families
  • Operated by Campbell Union School District with public accountability
  • Emphasis on high-quality programs that prepare students for kindergarten
  • Convenient downtown Campbell location on Hamilton Ave

Considerations

  • Hours are 8:00 am–2:30 pm only — limited for full-time working parents
  • No public tuition information online
4
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare and Preschool
400 Llewellyn Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedChristian Program
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434413597, active since November 2013
  • Capacity of 70 children; serves ages 2 through entering 1st grade
  • Christian faith-based environment with values-centered curriculum
  • Small class sizes and free potty training assistance noted on website
  • Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm; convenient drop-off window
  • 32 Yelp reviews with overall positive community reception

Considerations

  • No Google reviews found; Yelp is the primary public review source
  • Two complaint investigations filed in May and June 2025 per CCLD records
  • Type B citation issued July 2023 — families should request details from CCLD
  • Website does not list tuition rates publicly
5
Capri Preschool
850 Chapman Dr, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCampbell USD
5.7/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434406724, active since August 2003 — long-established program
  • Operated by Campbell Union School District — public school accountability and oversight
  • Co-located on Capri Elementary campus — easy sibling drop-off
  • Year-round care, 6:30 am–6:00 pm Monday–Friday
  • Yahoo Local: 4.5 stars (3 reviews); parents praise organized, hands-on teachers
  • Serves preschool through 8th grade on the broader campus

Considerations

  • No Google review count confirmed — very limited public review presence
  • One Type B citation issued at February 2024 inspection
  • Small preschool capacity of 24 children
  • Minimal online information about curriculum or tuition
6
CREC Preschool in Campbell
Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-listed Single Licensed Child Care Center in Campbell, CA 95008
  • Phone: (408) 593-7777
  • Preschool-focused programming

Considerations

  • No website confirmed; limited public information available
  • Full street address not publicly listed on childcarecenter.us listing
7
Noah's Ark Children's Learning Center
560 Harrison Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
5
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
4
Teachers
5
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434417010, active since November 2021 — infant-specialist center
  • Small capacity of 20 — very intimate, low-ratio care for infants
  • Newer facility with recent licensing history
  • Located in residential Campbell neighborhood

Considerations

  • Two Type B citations on record (March 2026, February 2024)
  • Infant-only focus limits options for families with preschool-age children
  • No website found; contact must be made by phone
8
Aloha Montessori
995 Apricot Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMontessori
4.9/ 10
Safety
4
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
5
Compassion
5
Mgmt
4
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #434415853, active since July 2019
  • Montessori-based curriculum for ages 30 months through 6 years
  • Capacity of 28; open 7:30 am–6:30 pm Monday–Friday
  • Corner location near Bascom Ave — easy access from major roads

Considerations

  • Significant citation history: 2 Type A and 11 Type B citations across inspections — review CCLD reports carefully
  • Complaint investigation filed March 2025
  • No Google rating confirmed
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