Daycare & Child Care in Riverside, CA
Sierra Preschool is a licensed full-day daycare on Whitford Avenue in Riverside — open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM with Montessori-inspired care, on-site cooked meals, and enrichment included, for children 18 months through school age.
Full-Day Daycare in Riverside, Built for Working Parents
Sierra Preschool & After School is a licensed child care center in Riverside offering full-day daycare Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM — some of the longest care hours in the area, built for parents commuting the 91 Freeway. We have operated continuously at 11077 Whitford Avenue since 2004 under California License Nos. 334818112 & 334818113.
Unlike drop-in daycare, every hour here follows a structured, Montessori-inspired curriculum. Children are learning, not just supervised — moving between hands-on activity stations, dual-language Spanish, STEAM, music, and outdoor play throughout the day. Families searching for daycare in Riverside get the long, work-friendly hours they need plus a real early-education program.
We care for children 18 months through school age. Our programs run Toddler (18–30 months), Junior Pre-K (3–4), Pre-K (4–5), Transitional Kindergarten (5–6), and Before & After School care for school-age children up to 12. We do not offer infant care under 18 months. Every age group keeps below-state-maximum teacher-to-child ratios so each child is closely supported.
Daycare tuition starts at $175 per week and is genuinely all-inclusive: hot breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack for full-time children, cooked fresh on-site daily under USDA CACFP guidelines, plus every enrichment class — no add-on fees. A one-time $100 registration fee covers enrollment paperwork. We are an approved provider for the California Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP / Alternative Payment), which can cover part or all of your tuition.
Our campus sits in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside, minutes from the 91 Freeway at La Sierra Avenue, the Galleria at Tyler, and the La Sierra Metrolink station. We serve full-day child care families across Riverside, La Sierra, Arlington, Magnolia Center, Home Gardens, and nearby Corona — most reach us in under 10 minutes.
Riverside parents choose us over national daycare chains and drop-in centers for three reasons: every child stays in one secure, fully-staffed building with the same familiar teachers; meals are cooked in our own kitchen rather than shipped in; and we have kept below-state ratios for over 20 years. Call (951) 689-9492 for the exact daycare rate for your child's age and schedule.
Address & Hours
Sierra Preschool11077 Whitford Avenue
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone: (951) 689-9492
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
License: CA Nos. 334818112 & 334818113
Getting Here
We are on Whitford Avenue in Riverside, minutes from the 91 Freeway at La Sierra Avenue. Ample free parking is available on-site. Families from Riverside, La Sierra, Arlington, Magnolia Center, and Corona regularly choose our campus for full-day child care.
Riverside Daycare FAQs
What are your daycare hours in Riverside?
We are open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM — a 12.5-hour care window, among the longest child care hours in the area. Both full-time (five days) and part-time (three days) schedules are available. We are closed on major federal holidays and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
What ages do you accept? Do you take infants?
We care for children 18 months through school age (up to 12 years). We do not offer infant care under 18 months. Our youngest room is the Toddler Program (18–30 months), followed by Junior Pre-K, Pre-K, Transitional Kindergarten, and Before & After School care.
How much does daycare cost in Riverside?
Full-day daycare starts at $175 per week and is all-inclusive — meals, enrichment, and dual-language instruction are covered with no add-on fees. A one-time $100 registration fee applies. Rates vary by age and schedule; call (951) 689-9492 for your exact rate.
Do you accept CCAP or subsidized child care?
Yes. Sierra Preschool is an approved provider for the California Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP), also called the Alternative Payment Program, through Riverside County. An approved voucher can be applied directly toward tuition — in many cases covering the full cost.
Are meals included in daycare tuition?
Yes — hot breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are included for full-time children, cooked fresh on-site every day under USDA CACFP guidelines. Monthly menus are posted on our website. Meals are not included for part-time half-day children.
Is Sierra a daycare or a preschool?
Both. We are a licensed child care center (CA License Nos. 334818112 & 334818113) providing full-day daycare hours built around a structured, Montessori-inspired preschool curriculum — so children get real early education, not just supervision, throughout the day.