Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Livermore. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Livermore. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Livermore. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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New Horizons Preschool and Day Care is a CCLD-licensed nonprofit serving Livermore since 1984, operating two facilities (Day Care Center and Infant Center) and caring for infants through school-age children with before- and after-school programs. Hours run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and the center uses a play-based approach with age-based programming—Infant/Toddler (3 months–2 years), Busy Bees (2–3 years), Rainbow Room (3–4 years), and Pre-School (4–5 years)—designed to develop the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively, with equal emphasis on indoor and outdoor activities and kindergarten readiness. The center has an active community presence with 24 Yelp reviews and a recent CCLD inspection on file (May 2025), though two Type B citations across recent inspections warrant review before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based approach; the school states children at this age learn best through play, with teachers acting as facilitators. Aims to develop the whole child across social, emotional, physical, and cognitive learning.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs: Infant/Toddler care (3 months to 2 years), Busy Bees (2-3 years), Rainbow Room (3-4 years), and Pre-School (4-5 years). Indoor and outdoor activities are valued equally.
What sets it apart: Emphasizes a safe and loving environment where children develop at their own pace, and curriculum geared to kindergarten readiness. Located in Livermore, CA; positions itself as a support system for the family.
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Best Infant Care
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Best Extracurriculars
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