Best Daycares in Venice, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Venice based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Venice

  1. #1 — First Years Preschool Score: 86%

    First Years Preschool is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.firstyearsvenice.com.

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

  2. #2 — Morning Glory Preschool Score: 86%

    Morning Glory Preschool is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.morningglorypreschoolvenice.com.

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

  3. #3 — L'Ecole Claire Fontaine Score: 83%

    L'Ecole Claire Fontaine is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.laclairefontaine.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Susan Sims Bodenstein Preschool Score: 69%

    Susan Sims Bodenstein Preschool is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-preschool-at-mishkon-venice?osq=preschool.

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

  5. #5 — The Venice Garden Preschool Score: 69%

    The Venice Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thevenicegarden.com.

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

  6. #6 — Wildling School Score: 63%

    Wildling School is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.wildlingschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Academy at Venice: A Bright Horizons Preschool Score: 57%

    The Academy at Venice: A Bright Horizons Preschool is a childcare center in Venice, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ca/venice/academy-venice.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 Venice?
First Years Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Venice 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 Venice?
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 Venice?
Childcare costs in Venice 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.