Best Daycares in Carson, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Carson based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Carson

  1. #1 — Little Angels Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Little Angels Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleangelspreschoolofcarson.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Learning N Caring Academy Score: 80%

    Learning N Caring Academy is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.carsonchildcare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Mission Kidz Score: 69%

    Mission Kidz is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.missionkidz.org/.

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

  4. #4 — A Great Beginning Academy Score: 69%

    A Great Beginning Academy is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.agr8beginning.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Dolores Street Early Education Center Score: 69%

    Dolores Street Early Education Center is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://sites.google.com/lausd.net/doloresearlyeducationcenter/home.

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

  6. #6 — Carson Montessori Academy Score: 60%

    Carson Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.carsonmontessoriacademy.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Volunteers Of America Good Beginnings Head Start Score: 57%

    Volunteers Of America Good Beginnings Head Start is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  8. #8 — Golden Wings Academy Inc Score: 37%

    Golden Wings Academy Inc is a childcare center in Carson, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 Carson?
Little Angels Preschool & Kindergarten is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Carson 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 Carson?
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 Carson?
Childcare costs in Carson 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.