Best Daycares in Los Alamitos, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Los Alamitos based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Los Alamitos

  1. #1 — Little Lamb Christian Preschool Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Rossmoor Playschool Score: 76%

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

  3. #3 — Montessori Greenhouse Schools Score: 71%

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

  4. #4 — Lil Cottonwood Preschool Score: 60%

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

  5. #5 — The Children's Garden Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, 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 Los Alamitos?
Little Lamb Christian Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos?
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 Los Alamitos?
Childcare costs in Los Alamitos 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.