Best Daycares in Hercules, California

Top 13 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

PEREZ, MYRA T

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

HILL, SONJA

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
3
A

LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI HERCULES

1702 PHEASANT DRIVE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 105
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

VENTURA, RITA

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
5
A

DUCHAUSSEE, KATHY & NEVILLE

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
6
A

JAMES, MARY & LODGIE

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
7
A

KAZMI, SARAH

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
8
A

KHALIFA, ASMAA

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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A

LYNCH, CARMELITA

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 12
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
10
A

MORENO, KAREN

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
11
A

ROMO, CRISTINA

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
12
A

TAGHOUTI, JUNE

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
13
A

VEGA, GWEN & JOSE

HERCULES, CA 94547

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Hercules

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Hercules. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

81%

A or B safety grades

4

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$4/mo

Infant center cost in CONTRA COSTA

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is PEREZ, MYRA T with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Hercules include FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, DAY CARE CENTER, SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER.

The average provider in this market has 0.0 recorded violations, while 16 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

CONTRA COSTA accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Hercules, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$4/mo

Preschool Center

$4/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

California regulation snapshot

Inspection frequency

At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.

Background checks

All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.

Parent rights

Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Hercules

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Hercules?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Hercules. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Hercules not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. PEREZ, MYRA T currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website..