Best Daycares in Whittier, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Whittier based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Whittier

  1. #1 — Primanti Montessori Academy Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Santa Fe Kid Co Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Ready Set Grow Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Plaza De La Raza Preschool Score: 71%

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

  5. #5 — Joyland Nursery School Score: 69%

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

  6. #6 — Creative Minds Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 64%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Whittier Montessori School Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Gateway Montessori and Preschool Score: 63%

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

  9. #9 — Lad N Lassie Preschool Score: 63%

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

  10. #10 — Mulberry Tree Preschool Score: 63%

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

  11. #11 — Keystone Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Pride & Glory Montessori Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Swag Kids Studio Score: 60%

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

  14. #14 — Eagles Nest Preschool Toddler Infant and After School Center Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — Little Learners Explorers Academy Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Options Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/837621386. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Options - State Preschool - Mckibben Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Whittier?
Primanti Montessori Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Whittier 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 Whittier?
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 Whittier?
Childcare costs in Whittier 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.