Best Daycares in Culver City, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 18 daycares and childcare centers in Culver City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Culver City

  1. #1 — Montessori Academy of Culver City Score: 18/100

    Montessori Academy of Culver City - A Year-Round Private School serving Los Angeles, California

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Culver City Montessori Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — La Playa Cooperative Nursery School Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Home Sweet Home Preschool & Toddler Discovery Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Green Garden Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — My Friends Montessori Preschool Co-Op Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Treehouse Tots Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Gan West Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — First Class Prep Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Village Tree Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Sunshine Daydreams Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Tivoli Rainbow Garden Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Playful Beginnings Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Culver Palm Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  15. #15 — A-list Montessori Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  16. #16 — Ninos Preschool Program Score: 11/100

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

  17. #17 — Montessori Academy Of Culver City Score: 11/100

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

  18. #18 — Happyland Pre-School Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Culver City?
Montessori Academy of Culver City is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Culver City 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 Culver City?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Culver City?
Childcare costs in Culver City 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.