Best Daycares in Arcadia, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 16 daycares and childcare centers in Arcadia based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Arcadia

  1. #1 — Wonder Garden Montessori School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Academicise International Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Arcadia Episcopal Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Star Kids Preschool Inc Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Good Shepherd Children's Center Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Angela Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Roots and Shoots Daycare Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Arcadia Children's Educational Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Village Playgarden Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Wonders Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Arcadia Playschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Arcadia Montessori School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Creative Child Preschool Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Jennifer Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Kathy Kredel Nursery School Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Arcadia?
Wonder Garden Montessori School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Arcadia based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Arcadia?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Arcadia?
Childcare costs in Arcadia vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.