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: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Little Angels Montessori Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Young Horizons Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Long Beach Boulevard Head Start Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Bixby Oaks Children Center Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — The Muse Academy Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — California Heights United Methodist Children's Center Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Great Beginnings Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Nature's Edge Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Marina Montessori School Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Edgewater Preschool Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Launch Pad Learning NLB Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Grant Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Little Steppers Preschool Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Precious Lamb Preschool Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Parkcrest Preschool Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — YMCA Play & Learn Preschool Score: 76%

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

  18. #18 — Wee Care Montessori Center Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Belmont Shore Children's Center Score: 69%

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

  20. #20 — Educare Score: 66%

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

  21. #21 — Petite Montessori of Long Beach Score: 63%

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

  22. #22 — St Luke's Christian Preschool Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School Score: 63%

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

  24. #24 — Discovery Preschool Score: 63%

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

  25. #25 — Teddy Bear Preschool Score: 63%

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

  26. #26 — Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Bayshore Co-op Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — YMCA 70th Street Preschool Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — California Heights Parent Participation Nursery School Score: 60%

    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.