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: 86%

    Primanti Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.primantimontessoriacademy.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Santa Fe Kid Co Preschool Score: 86%

    Santa Fe Kid Co Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://santafekidsco.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Ready Set Grow Score: 86%

    Ready Set Grow is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://readysetgrowpreschooldaycare.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Plaza De La Raza Preschool Score: 80%

    Plaza De La Raza Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://plazadelaraza.info.

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

  5. #5 — Joyland Nursery School Score: 77%

    Joyland Nursery School is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, elementary school. Website: http://www.superpages.com.

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

  6. #6 — Creative Minds Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 73%

    Creative Minds Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.creativemindspre-k.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Mulberry Tree Preschool Score: 71%

    Mulberry Tree Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.mulberrytreepreschoolandkindergarten.com.

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

  8. #8 — Whittier Montessori School Score: 71%

    Whittier Montessori School is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.whittiermontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Gateway Montessori and Preschool Score: 71%

    Gateway Montessori and Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://whittiermontessori.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Lad N Lassie Preschool Score: 71%

    Lad N Lassie Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Lad-n-lassie.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Keystone Montessori Preschool Score: 69%

    Keystone Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.keystonemontessoripreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Pride & Glory Montessori Score: 69%

    Pride & Glory Montessori is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://www.wonderschool.com.

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

  13. #13 — Swag Kids Studio Score: 69%

    Swag Kids Studio is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.swagkidsstudio.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Eagles Nest Preschool Toddler Infant and After School Center Score: 69%

    Eagles Nest Preschool Toddler Infant and After School Center is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eaglesnestpreschoolca.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Little Learners Explorers Academy Score: 69%

    Little Learners Explorers Academy is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.lleapreschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Options - State Preschool - Mckibben Score: 37%

    Options - State Preschool - Mckibben is a childcare center in Whittier, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  17. #17 — 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 →

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.