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
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#1 — Bethany Christian Preschool Score: 100%
Bethany Christian Preschool: Westminster, CA > Home
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Leap and Bound Academy Score: 91%
Leap and Bound Preschool & Infant Center
Programs: ACADEMIC FOCUS, Recent Posts, Have a Question?, TORRANCE WALTERIA, REDONDO BEACH, Add Preschool Kindergarten in Torrance Redondo Beach to your Homescreen!, ACADEMIC FOCUS | Leap and Bound Academy Preschool Menu Schedule a tour, Locations Redondo Beach, Staff Redondo Beach, Programs Infant, Toddler Program, Preschool Class, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Meal Program, Programs For All Ages, Schedule a tour, Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser Sat April 20, Cannonball! Summer Splash Days are Back!, 2018 LBA Summer Performance Photos!, Disney All Day!, No Flies Here — Just Swatter Paint!. View full profile →
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#3 — WorldSpeak School Score: 89%
Worldspeak | Multilingual Immersion Preschool, Elementary and More...
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Montessori Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Redwood Village Children's Center Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#6 — Butterfly Garden Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
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#7 — Yatichawi Spanish Immersion Child Care & Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — CDI Head Start Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#9 — Bel Air Presbyterian Preschool Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — Creative Kids Learning Garden Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#11 — California Wiz Kids Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Kiddie University. Inc. Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — Dawson Family Day Care Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#14 — Best Years Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — 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 →
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#17 — Jus Kids Academy Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#18 — Thirty Seventh Street Early Education Center Score: 66%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#19 — Just Beginning Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — 24th Street Early Education Center Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#21 — Montessori of Woodland Hills Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
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#22 — 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 →
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#23 — Kedren Watts IV Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#24 — Building Blocks Christian Academy Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#25 — DIG Childhood Center Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#26 — Future Stars Academy Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#27 — Happy Preschool and Day Care Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#28 — A Child's Place Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#29 — Little Village Nursery School Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#30 — Definitely Learning Infant and Preschool Score: 60%
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.