Best Daycares in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Los Angeles based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Los Angeles

  1. #1 — Jim Gilliam Child Care Center Score: 24/100

    JIM GILLIAM CHILD CARE CENTERCity of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Bethany Christian Preschool Score: 23/100

    Bethany Christian Preschool: Westminster, CA > Home

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Yak Academy Score: 22/100

    Yak Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Language Grove Score: 22/100

    The Language Grove

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Anaheim Kids Academy Score: 22/100

    Anaheim Kids Academy: Premier Pre

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center Score: 22/100

    Mary Alice O'Connor Family Center | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Burbank, CA

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Neighborhood Nursery School Score: 21/100

    Neighborhood Nursery School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Beverly Glen Playgroup Inc. Score: 19/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Leap and Bound Academy Score: 19/100

    Leap and Bound Preschool & Infant Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — WorldSpeak School Score: 19/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Creative Center for Children Score: 15/100

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Tiny Heartz Daycare LLC Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9775093687. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Los Angeles?
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.