Best Daycares in Long Beach, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Long Beach based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Long Beach

  1. #1 — Kidz First Academy Score: 86%

    Kidz First Academy is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidzfirstacademy.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Little Angels Montessori Score: 86%

    Little Angels Montessori is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.littleangelsmontessorilongbeach.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Young Horizons Score: 86%

    Young Horizons is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.yhcc-lb.com.

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

  4. #4 — Long Beach Boulevard Head Start Score: 86%

    Long Beach Boulevard Head Start is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://www.lbschools.net.

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

  5. #5 — Bixby Oaks Children Center Score: 86%

    Bixby Oaks Children Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://bixbyoakschildrencenter.com.

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

  6. #6 — The Muse Academy Score: 86%

    The Muse Academy is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.themuseacademylb.com/.

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

  7. #7 — California Heights United Methodist Children's Center Score: 86%

    California Heights United Methodist Children's Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.calheightsumc.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Great Beginnings Preschool Score: 86%

    Great Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.gbpreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Nature's Edge Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Nature's Edge Child Development Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.naturesedgelb.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Marina Montessori School Score: 86%

    Marina Montessori School is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://marinamontessorischool.com.

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

  11. #11 — Edgewater Preschool Score: 86%

    Edgewater Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.edgewaterpreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Launch Pad Learning NLB Score: 86%

    Launch Pad Learning NLB is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.launchpadpreschoolnlb.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Grant Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Grant Child Development Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childinc.org.

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

  14. #14 — Little Steppers Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Steppers Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littlestepperspreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Precious Lamb Preschool Score: 86%

    Precious Lamb Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.preciouslamb.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Parkcrest Preschool Score: 86%

    Parkcrest Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://parkcrestpreschool.org.

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

  17. #17 — YMCA Play & Learn Preschool Score: 84%

    YMCA Play & Learn Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ymca.net/.

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

  18. #18 — Wee Care Montessori Center Score: 80%

    Wee Care Montessori Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.montessorischoollb.com/Programs.html.

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

  19. #19 — Belmont Shore Children's Center Score: 77%

    Belmont Shore Children's Center is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://belmontshorepreschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Educare Score: 74%

    Educare is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.educareschools.org.

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

  21. #21 — Petite Montessori of Long Beach Score: 71%

    Petite Montessori of Long Beach is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.petitemontessori.com/.

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

  22. #22 — St Luke's Christian Preschool Score: 71%

    St Luke's Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://sllclongbeach.org/about.html.

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

  23. #23 — Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School Score: 71%

    Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dorothyahrenspreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Discovery Preschool Score: 71%

    Discovery Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.discoverylaucc.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Teddy Bear Preschool Score: 71%

    Teddy Bear Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://start.cortera.com/.../k5j2nqs5n/teddy-bear-daycare--preschool.

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

  26. #26 — Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool Score: 69%

    Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.unmundodeamigos.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Bayshore Co-op Preschool Score: 69%

    Bayshore Co-op Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.bayshorepreschool.com/.

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

  28. #28 — YMCA 70th Street Preschool Score: 69%

    YMCA 70th Street Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lbymca.org/ece.

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

  29. #29 — St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool Score: 69%

    St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stpaulslb.org/.

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

  30. #30 — California Heights Parent Participation Nursery School Score: 69%

    California Heights Parent Participation Nursery School is a childcare center in Long Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.CHPPNS.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, 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 Long Beach?
Kidz First Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
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 Long Beach?
Childcare costs in Long Beach 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.