Best Daycares in Pasadena, CA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Pasadena

  1. #1 — Enchanted Castle Montessori School Score: 97%

    Preschool & Daycare | Enchanted Castle Montessori School

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 92%

    Sunrise Preschool Pasadena

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Children's Center at Caltech Score: 86%

    Children's Center at Caltech is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ccc.caltech.edu/.

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

  4. #4 — Aria Montessori School Score: 86%

    Aria Montessori School is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: http://www.ariamontessori.net.

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

  5. #5 — International Montessori Score: 86%

    International Montessori is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://montessoripreschools.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Landscape Warehouse Pasadena Nursery Score: 86%

    Landscape Warehouse Pasadena Nursery is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://landscapewarehouse.net/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Whiz Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Whiz Kids Academy is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.whizkidsacademy.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Mentor Preschool On Lake Score: 86%

    Mentor Preschool On Lake is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mentorpreschools.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Our School Score: 86%

    Our School is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.ourschoolofpasadena.com.

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

  10. #10 — Tiny World Pre School Score: 86%

    Tiny World Pre School is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://tinyworldpreschool.wordpress.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Kiddie Academy of Pasadena Score: 86%

    Kiddie Academy of Pasadena is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/pasadena/.

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

  12. #12 — Pasadena Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Pasadena Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pasadenapreschoolacademy.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 86%

    Sunrise Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.sunrisepreschoolpasadena.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Monica Duran Score: 86%

    Monica Duran is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.sunrisepreschoolpasadena.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Avance Houston Kruse Score: 86%

    Avance Houston Kruse is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.avancehouston.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Little Ones Daycare Score: 86%

    Little Ones Daycare is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.buildingblocksacademypasadena.com/.

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

  17. #17 — KidsZone Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    KidsZone Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.KidsZonePreschoolAcademy.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Early Childhood Center Score: 84%

    Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://ecc.dpisd.org/.

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

  19. #19 — Sarah's Place Preschool Score: 80%

    Sarah's Place Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sarahsplacepreschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Pasadena Learning Center Score: 80%

    Pasadena Learning Center is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://pasadenadaycare.net.

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

  21. #21 — Pals Activity Center Score: 80%

    Pals Activity Center is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.palsactivity.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Tavlian Armenian Preschool Score: 77%

    Tavlian Armenian Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://tavlianpreschool.org/.

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

  23. #23 — The Academy at Pasadena: A Bright Horizons Preschool Score: 74%

    Pasadena daycare

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Lake Avenue Preschool Score: 74%

    Lake Avenue Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.preschoolpasadena.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School Score: 71%

    Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sanmarinomontessori.net/.

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

  26. #26 — Scott United Methodist Preschool Score: 71%

    Scott United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.scottumcpreschool.com.

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

  27. #27 — PUSD Early Child Education Score: 71%

    PUSD Early Child Education is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.PUSD.US/ece.

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

  28. #28 — Klazzy Kidz Preschool Score: 71%

    Klazzy Kidz Preschool is a childcare center in Pasadena, TX. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://klazzykidz.net.

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

  29. #29 — The Academy at Pasadena Score: 69%

    The Academy at Pasadena is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ca/pasadena/academy-pasadena?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=weblink&ut…

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

  30. #30 — Enchanted Castle Montessori School Score: 69%

    Enchanted Castle Montessori School is a childcare center in Pasadena, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://enchantedcastlemontessorischool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. 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 Pasadena?
Enchanted Castle Montessori School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena?
Childcare costs in Pasadena 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.