Best Daycares in Gardena, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Gardena based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Gardena
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#1 — Rising Stars Child Development Center Score: 84%
Rising Stars Child Development Center is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.risingstarsca.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Nakayoshi Preschool Score: 74%
Nakayoshi Preschool is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gbcjls.org/preschool_eng/home.htm.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Kum Ran Church Preschool Score: 71%
Kum Ran Church Preschool is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kumranumc.org.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Limai Academy Score: 66%
Limai Academy is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, language school, specialty school, school, education. Website: https://www.limaieducation.com/gardena.
Programs: Preschool, Language school, Specialty school, School, Education. View full profile →
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#5 — St Anthony's Day Nursery Score: 66%
St Anthony's Day Nursery is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://saintanthonygardena.org.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Gardena Early Education Center Score: 63%
Gardena Early Education Center is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://schooldirectory.lausd.net/schooldirectory/SchoolPage?locationId=9165.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#7 — Learning Time Pre School Score: 49%
Learning Time Pre School is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, social service organizations.
Programs: Preschool, School, Social service organizations. View full profile →
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#8 — Grace Nursery School Score: 37%
Grace Nursery School is a childcare center in Gardena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Van Ness Preschool Score: 37%
Van Ness Preschool is a childcare center in Gardena, 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 Gardena?
- Rising Stars Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Gardena 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 Gardena?
- 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 Gardena?
- Childcare costs in Gardena 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.