Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Riverside, CA has 110 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 6,442 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 28 accept infants. 26 (24%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 2.
What inspectors cite most in Riverside
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fsa - Magnolia Child Development Center | 92504 | 248 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-26 |
| Little Explorers Preschool Academy | 92505 | 144 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-25 |
| Schoolhouse Daycare Centers, LLC | 92508 | 75 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-08-07 |
| Rcoe - La Granada Head Start | 92505 | 68 | Preschool | 2026-09-08 |
| La Sierra Academy Children's Center | 92505 | 60 | Preschool | 2026-10-13 |
| Riverside Montessori Academy | 92504 | 60 | Preschool | 2026-06-09 |
| Rusd/Longfellow Elementary | 92507 | 60 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-07-31 |
| Phillip M Stokoe Head Start | 92505 | 59 | Preschool | 2026-05-01 |
| Catalyst Kids - Lake Mathews | 92503 | 53 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-02-20 |
| Fsa - Arlanza Child Development Center | 92503 | 48 | Preschool | 2026-03-12 |
| Kidd Street Preschool of Riverside | 92503 | 47 | School age | 2026-02-04 |
| Fsa - Highgrove Child Development Center | 92507 | 44 | Preschool | 2026-02-12 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands Child Development Center | 92503 | 80 | 20 |
| Kce Champions LLC @ Tomas Rivera Elementary School | 92508 | 66 | 17 |
| Childrens Lighthouse of Riverside, Ca | 92508 | 128 | 16 |
| Learning Experience, the | 92508 | 135 | 16 |
| Kce Champions LLC @ Mark Twain Elementary School | 92508 | 45 | 16 |
| School Time Montessori | 92503 | 89 | 15 |
| Childtime Learning Center | 92506 | 185 | 12 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Preschool | 92506 | 87 | 11 |
| La Petite Academy | 92505 | 104 | 11 |
| School Time Children's Learning Center | 92504 | 40 | 10 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 92506 | 21 | 1,179 |
| 92504 | 20 | 1,112 |
| 92503 | 18 | 983 |
| 92508 | 17 | 1,157 |
| 92505 | 14 | 831 |
| 92507 | 11 | 738 |
| 92509 | 5 | 330 |
| 92501 | 4 | 112 |
How to check a Riverside daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Riverside.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Riverside, CA?
Kinfield lists 110 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Riverside, CA, with 6,442 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Riverside daycares take infants?
28 licensed programs in Riverside, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Riverside?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 28 programs in Riverside.