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
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#1 — Circle of Love Score: 86%
Circle of Love is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.flcol.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →
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#2 — La Marina Preschool Score: 83%
La Marina Preschool is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://lamarinapreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Zahara's Casita Score: 80%
Zahara's Casita is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wndr.school/zaharascasita.com.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Creative Kids Preschool Score: 69%
Creative Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativekidsmanhattanbeach.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Manhattan Beach Nursery School Score: 69%
Manhattan Beach Nursery School is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://mbns.education/.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#6 — The Academy at Manhattan Beach Score: 69%
The Academy at Manhattan Beach is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website:…
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
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#7 — Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community Score: 69%
Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.shalempreschool.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Magic Rainbow Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 69%
Magic Rainbow Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.magicrainbowpreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
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#9 — Der Kinder Garden Preschools Score: 60%
Der Kinder Garden Preschools is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.derkindergardenps.com.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — Manhattan Beach Preschool Score: 57%
Manhattan Beach Preschool is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://www.mbusd.org.
Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Public school. View full profile →
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#11 — Piper Preschool Score: 37%
Piper Preschool is a childcare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.
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.