Best Daycares in El Monte, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 10 daycares and childcare centers in El Monte based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in El Monte

  1. #1 — Telstar Montessori Childcare Center Score: 80%

    Telstar Montessori Childcare Center is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kstepmontessorichildcare.org.

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

  2. #2 — Annex Montessori Childcare Center Score: 80%

    Annex Montessori Childcare Center is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://kstepmontessorichildcare.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Bright Kids Montessori Academy Score: 77%

    Bright Kids Montessori Academy is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://montessoriassociationofla.com/bright-kids-montessori/.

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

  4. #4 — Burdick's School For Little Children Score: 71%

    Burdick's School For Little Children is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://burdickpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Burdick's Preschool Score: 71%

    Burdick's Preschool is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.burdickpreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Shining Star Preschool & K Score: 71%

    Shining Star Preschool & K is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://shiningstarpreschool-k.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Grace Garden Education Center Score: 71%

    Grace Garden Education Center is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gracegardenedu.com.

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

  8. #8 — Tomorrowland Academy Score: 69%

    Tomorrowland Academy is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://tomorrowlandacademy.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Foundation For Early Childhood Education Score: 69%

    Foundation For Early Childhood Education is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.foundationheadstart.org.

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

  10. #10 — Mountain View School District Preschool Programs Score: 57%

    Mountain View School District Preschool Programs is a childcare center in El Monte, CA. Programs include Preschool, public school, elementary school. Website: https://preschoolprograms.mtviewschools.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Public school, Elementary school. 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 El Monte?
Telstar Montessori Childcare Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in El Monte 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 El Monte?
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 El Monte?
Childcare costs in El Monte 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.