Best Daycares in Manhattan Beach, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Manhattan Beach based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Manhattan Beach

  1. #1 — Circle of Love Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — La Marina Preschool Score: 74%

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

  3. #3 — Zahara's Casita Score: 71%

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

  4. #4 — Creative Kids Preschool Score: 60%

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

  5. #5 — Manhattan Beach Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  6. #6 — The Academy at Manhattan Beach Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community Score: 60%

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

  8. #8 — Magic Rainbow Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Der Kinder Garden Preschools Score: 51%

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

  10. #10 — Manhattan Beach Preschool Score: 49%

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

  11. #11 — Piper Preschool Score: 29%

    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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Manhattan Beach?
Circle of Love is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan Beach?
Childcare costs in Manhattan 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.