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 — KidsZone Preschool Academy Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Koala Cubs Learning Academy Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Children's Center at Caltech Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Aria Montessori School Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — International Montessori Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Landscape Warehouse Pasadena Nursery Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Whiz Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Mentor Preschool On Lake Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Our School Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Tiny World Pre School Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Kiddie Academy of Pasadena Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Pasadena Preschool Academy Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Monica Duran Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Avance Houston Kruse Score: 77%

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

  18. #18 — Early Childhood Center Score: 76%

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

  19. #19 — The Academy at Pasadena: A Bright Horizons Preschool Score: 74%

    Pasadena daycare

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Pasadena Learning Center Score: 71%

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

  21. #21 — Pals Activity Center Score: 71%

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

  22. #22 — Tavlian Armenian Preschool Score: 69%

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

  23. #23 — Lake Avenue Preschool Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Asbury Christian Preschool Score: 66%

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

  25. #25 — Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School Score: 63%

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

  26. #26 — Scott United Methodist Preschool Score: 63%

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

  27. #27 — PUSD Early Child Education Score: 63%

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

  28. #28 — Klazzy Kidz Preschool Score: 63%

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

  29. #29 — Cottage Co-Op Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Pacific Oaks Children's School 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 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.