Best Daycare Centers in Arcadia, CA
Compare 31 daycare centers in Arcadia. Average rating: 4.79/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Arcadia, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 31
- Avg rating
- 4.79/5
- Parent reviews
- 41
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 12
Arcadia has 31 licensed daycares with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.79/5.12 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91007 zip code, averaging 4.87 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arcadia
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Arcadia Friends Church Preschool4.55 score5(6)
5705 Lenore, Arcadia, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Arcadia Friends Church Preschool receives consistently positive reviews from parents across multiple decades. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, play-based curriculum, and organized activities including special events. The facility has maintained a strong reputation since at least the 1970s.
clean and well-maintained facilitywarm and caring teacherswell-trained staffplay-based curriculum - 2Creative Child Preschool4.25 score4.4(8)
1111 Okoboji, Arcadia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Creative Child Preschool in Arcadia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children transformed from shy or reluctant to confident and eager learners. The only notable criticism mentioned is poor customer service via phone.
Caring and nurturing teaching staffvibrant and positive environmentenrichment activities (balletM - 3Creative Child Preschool4.25 score4.4(8)
530 West Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Creative Child Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children experience significant social and emotional growth, enjoy coming to school daily, and benefit from a theme-based curriculum with diverse programs like ballet and Mandarin. The school fosters a strong sense of community through events, recitals, and parent engagement.
Caring and nurturing teacherspositive environmentenrichment activities (balletMandarin
Rating Distribution
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Arcadia
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Arcadia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Arcadia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91007 | 17 | 4.87 | 7 | |
| 91006 | 14 | 4.7 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Arcadia (12–121 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
14
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Arcadia based on parent reviews
Arcadia Friends Church Preschool
5705 Lenore, Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Friends Church Preschool receives consistently positive reviews from parents across multiple decades. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, play-based curriculum, and organized activities including special events. The facility has maintained a strong reputation since at least the 1970s.
Arcadia Presbyterian Church Child Development Ctr
121 Alice St, Arcadia, CA
A few parents highlight the program's God-centered atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and highly communicative, caring staff for children from infancy through kindergarten. Reviewers note that teachers provide excellent care and maintain strong communication with families.
Arcadia Presbyterian Church Child Development Ctr
121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA
Parents highlight the staff's attentive and communicative care for infants and young children within a God-centered environment. Reviewers also note that the pricing is reasonable for services spanning from infant through kindergarten levels.
All Seasons Children'S Learning Center
2612 So. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
Parents highlight the center's strong academic focus, experienced teachers, and consistent, open communication with staff. Reviewers note the welcoming environment and significant child growth, though they advise prospective families to join the waitlist early due to high demand.
Creative Child Preschool
1111 Okoboji, Arcadia, CA
Creative Child Preschool in Arcadia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children transformed from shy or reluctant to confident and eager learners. The only notable criticism mentioned is poor customer service via phone.
Creative Child Preschool
530 West Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, CA
Creative Child Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children experience significant social and emotional growth, enjoy coming to school daily, and benefit from a theme-based curriculum with diverse programs like ballet and Mandarin. The school fosters a strong sense of community through events, recitals, and parent engagement.
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Daycare Centers in Arcadia, California
There are 31 daycare centers in Arcadia, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Arcadia have an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Arcadia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Arcadia
Showing 31 results
- Address
- 1900 Bella Vista, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (951) 206-9675
Arcadia Friends Church Preschool receives consistently positive reviews from parents across multiple decades. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, play-based curriculum, and organized activities including special events. The facility has maintained a strong reputation since at least the 1970s.
- Address
- 5705 Lenore, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-7825
A few parents highlight the program's God-centered atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and highly communicative, caring staff for children from infancy through kindergarten. Reviewers note that teachers provide excellent care and maintain strong communication with families.
- Address
- 121 Alice St, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-9764
Parents highlight the center's strong academic focus, experienced teachers, and consistent, open communication with staff. Reviewers note the welcoming environment and significant child growth, though they advise prospective families to join the waitlist early due to high demand.
- Address
- 2612 So. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 294-0216
- Address
- 325 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 623-6020
- Address
- 300 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 574-3524
- Address
- 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-1249
- Address
- 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 574-3524
- Address
- 66 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-9888
- Address
- 400 W. Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-1249
Parents highlight the staff's attentive and communicative care for infants and young children within a God-centered environment. Reviewers also note that the pricing is reasonable for services spanning from infant through kindergarten levels.
- Address
- 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-9764
- Address
- 4149 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 821-9673
Creative Child Preschool in Arcadia receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children transformed from shy or reluctant to confident and eager learners. The only notable criticism mentioned is poor customer service via phone.
- Address
- 1111 Okoboji, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-3907
Creative Child Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing teaching staff, vibrant learning environment, and enrichment activities. Parents report their children experience significant social and emotional growth, enjoy coming to school daily, and benefit from a theme-based curriculum with diverse programs like ballet and Mandarin. The school fosters a strong sense of community through events, recitals, and parent engagement.
- Address
- 530 West Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-3907
Parents describe Arcadia Episcopal Preschool as a nurturing, loving environment where staff members are compared to family and go above and beyond to care for children. Reviewers highlight the program's focus on social-emotional development, independence, and age-appropriate curricular implementation through play. While the feedback is overwhelmingly positive regarding the warm atmosphere and teacher dedication, no specific negatives were mentioned.
- Address
- 1881 S. First Ave, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-5050
- Address
- 2607 So. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-4794
- Address
- 10 Virginia Rd., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2479
- Address
- 1401 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2366
- Address
- 100 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-9288
- Address
- 9845 E. Lemon Avenue, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-7103
- Address
- 1406 S. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-3513
- Address
- 1900 South Santa Anita, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 574-0805
- Address
- 1000 Hugo Reid Dr, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 821-8356
- Address
- 360 Campus Dr., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 447-6312
- Address
- 2601 Longley Way, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2899
- Address
- 360 W. Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-0065
- Address
- 422 W. Lemon Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-2937
- Address
- 171 E. Sycamore Ave., Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 684-0091
- Address
- 700 Camino Grove, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 821-8363
- Address
- 141 W. Las Tunas, Arcadia, CA
- Phone
- (626) 445-8834
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