Best Daycares in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Los Angeles

  1. #1 — Bethany Christian Preschool Score: 100%

    Bethany Christian Preschool: Westminster, CA > Home

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Language Grove Score: 97%

    The Language Grove

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — WorldSpeak School Score: 89%

    Worldspeak | Multilingual Immersion Preschool, Elementary and More...

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Wizisland Score: 86%

    Wizisland is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://la.koreaportal.com/yp/16819-LA-WIZISLAND.

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

  5. #5 — Creative Angels Preschool Score: 86%

    Creative Angels Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://creativeangelspreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Pathways Eagle Rock Child Development Center Score: 86%

    Pathways Eagle Rock Child Development Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, community services non profits. Website: http://www.pathwaysla.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Lyric Preschool Score: 86%

    Lyric Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lyricpreschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Chandler's Preschool Score: 86%

    Chandler's Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://chandlerspreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — California Children's Academy Score: 86%

    California Children's Academy is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.californiachildrensacademy.org/.

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

  10. #10 — CDI Head Start Score: 84%

    CDI Head Start is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.cdicorp.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — American Montessori Pre-School & Kindergarten Score: 80%

    American Montessori Pre-School & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.americanmontessoripreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Meridian Early Education Center Score: 80%

    Meridian Early Education Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://meridianeec-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/.

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

  13. #13 — PLAY Preschool Los Angeles Score: 71%

    PLAY Preschool Los Angeles is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.playpreschools.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Glassell Park Early Education Center Score: 71%

    Glassell Park Early Education Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://glassellparkeec-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com.

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

  15. #15 — Little World Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 71%

    Little World Preschool and Child Care Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleworldpreschool.net/.

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

  16. #16 — Smart Montessori School Score: 71%

    Smart Montessori School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.smartmontessorischool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — SPARK Preschool Score: 69%

    SPARK Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ourccp.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool Score: 69%

    Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, art school, school. Website: http://delaneywrighthollywood.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Art school, School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Aventuras Forest School Score: 69%

    Aventuras Forest School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: https://aventurasforestschool.org/.

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

  20. #20 — Los Feliz Nursery School Score: 69%

    Los Feliz Nursery School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lfns.org/.

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

  21. #21 — LA Family School Score: 69%

    LA Family School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.lafamilyschool.org/.

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

  22. #22 — Beverly Glen Playgroup Inc. Score: 68%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11233091855. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Creative Center for Children Score: 60%

    Creative Center for Children | Preschool in Westwood | 10547 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Doheny School Score: 60%

    Doheny School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thedohenyschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Little Blessings Christian Academy Score: 60%

    Little Blessings Christian Academy is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.littleblessings2012.com.

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

  26. #26 — RUBALCABA FAMILY CHILDCARE Score: 60%

    RUBALCABA FAMILY CHILDCARE is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://rubalcabachildcare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  27. #27 — The Canyon School Score: 60%

    The Canyon School is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.canyonschoolhollywood.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Parks Huerta Early Education Center Score: 57%

    Parks Huerta Early Education Center is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/details.asp?cds=19647336115810&Public=Y.

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

  29. #29 — Huntley Preschool Score: 57%

    Huntley Preschool is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.huntleypreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Early Head Start Score: 57%

    Early Head Start is a childcare center in Los Angeles, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Los Angeles?
Bethany Christian Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Los Angeles 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 Angeles?
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 Angeles?
Childcare costs in Los Angeles 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.