Best Daycares in Hawthorne, CA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Hawthorne

  1. #1 — Launch Pad Learning Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Rising Stars Academy Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — LOK Preschool & Child Care Center Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Lawndale State Preschool and Day Care Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Trinity Lutheran Preschool Score: 63%

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

  6. #6 — M&M Family Care Score: 63%

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

  7. #7 — The Duck Pond Preschool and Childcare Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — South Bay Universal Development Center Score: 60%

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

  9. #9 — South Bay Universal Development Center Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9661532523. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — CODELA Preschool Hawthorne Score: 29%

    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 Hawthorne?
Launch Pad Learning is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
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 Hawthorne?
Childcare costs in Hawthorne 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.