Best Daycares in Downey, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 6 daycares and childcare centers in Downey based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Downey

  1. #1 — MAOF Downey Center Score: 23/100

    Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership promote the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families.

    Programs: MAOF, Locations, Connect, Services, Team, Board of Directors, History, Careers, Procurement Department, Early Education Child Care, Head Start Early Head Start, Infant, Toddler Care Preschool, California Alternative Payment Program CalWORKs, Resource Referral Program, Additional Resources, Creciendo Juntos, Universal PreKindergarten (UPK), Community Development Financial Opportunity Center, Employment Support, Bakersfield Skill Center, Financial Capability, Tax Preparation + ITIN Services, Immigration Services, All of Us Program, Senior Services Information Assistance, Benefits Enrollment, Meals Dining Centers, Food Bank, Transportation, Case Management. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Montessori Academy of Downey Score: 22/100

    Montessori Academy- A Year-Round Private Preschool Serving Los Angeles, California

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Downey United Methodist Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Kids 1st Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Blooming Minds Infant Care & Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Kirkwood Christian School's Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. 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 Downey?
MAOF Downey Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Downey 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 Downey?
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 Downey?
Childcare costs in Downey 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.