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
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#1 — Wonder Garden Montessori School Score: 86%
Wonder Garden Montessori School is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://wonder-garden-montessori-.biz.site/.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#2 — Academicise International Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 86%
Academicise International Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://academiciseinternationalpreschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Arcadia Episcopal Preschool Score: 86%
Arcadia Episcopal Preschool is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.arcadiaepiscopalpreschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Star Kids Preschool Inc Score: 86%
Star Kids Preschool Inc is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.starkidspreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#5 — Good Shepherd Children's Center Score: 74%
Good Shepherd Children's Center is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.gsccarcadia.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#6 — Angela Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 71%
Angela Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.angelapreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#7 — Roots and Shoots Daycare Score: 71%
Roots and Shoots Daycare is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rootsandshootsdaycare.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Arcadia Children's Educational Center Score: 71%
Arcadia Children's Educational Center is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.acecschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
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#9 — Arcadia Playschool Score: 69%
Arcadia Playschool is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://arcadiaplayschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — Arcadia Montessori School Score: 69%
Arcadia Montessori School is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://Arcadiamontessorischool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#11 — Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia Score: 69%
Learning Tree Montessori of Arcadia is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.Montessori-Arcadia.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Village Playgarden Preschool Score: 69%
Village Playgarden Preschool is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.villageplaygarden.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#13 — Little Wonders Academy Score: 69%
Little Wonders Academy is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://lwachildcare.wix.com/main.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — Creative Child Preschool Score: 60%
Creative Child Preschool is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.creativechildpreschool.org.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#15 — Jennifer Preschool Score: 49%
Jennifer Preschool is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Kathy Kredel Nursery School Score: 37%
Kathy Kredel Nursery School is a childcare center in Arcadia, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.
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.