How do I choose the right daycare in Diamond Bar?

When choosing a daycare in Diamond Bar, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with California's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Daycare Centers in Diamond Bar, California (21 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Diamond Bar?

Diamond Bar offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Diamond Bar for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Diamond Bar

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.

Diamond Canyon Christian Preschool

4.72 score

5(13)

3338 Diamond Canyon Rd., Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

Parents consistently praise Diamond Canyon Christian Preschool (also referred to as Landmark Christian Preschool) for its nurturing, faith-based environment and dedicated teachers who genuinely care for students. Families report strong academic preparation, with children advancing ahead academically and developing a solid foundation for elementary school success.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong academic curriculumfaith-based Christian environment with weekly chapelSTEAM/STREAM programming

Montessori School Of Diamond Bar

4.72 score

4.9(20)

3201 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

Parents consistently praise Montessori School of Diamond Bar for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing Montessori environment where children thrive academically and socially. Children are reported to be happy, eager to attend, and make significant developmental progress including potty training success. The school offers affordable tuition with meals included and maintains well-organized, peaceful facilities.

Caring and patient staffstrong Montessori philosophy implementationchildren's happiness and eagerness to attendeffective potty training support

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool & Day Care Center

4.54 score

4.7(17)

23300 East Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool & Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rated 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the Christian-based environment, caring staff, small community feel, and strong academic preparation. Children are reported to enjoy attending and benefit from both educational rigor and spiritual grounding.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and kind staffsmall intimate communitystrong academic preparation

Village Montessori Academy

4.35 score

4.5(12)

23431 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

Parents consistently praise LiMai Montessori Academy (formerly Village Montessori Academy) for its authentic Montessori approach, caring staff, and positive impact on child development. Children reportedly show improvements in speech, independence, confidence, academic ability, and social skills. Parents appreciate the safe environment, clear communication, and professional teaching methods.

Authentic Montessori methodologycaring and supportive teacherschild independence and critical thinking developmentimproved speech and verbal skills

Diamond Bar Montessori Academy

4.28 score

4.4(12)

23555 Palomino Dr, Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

Diamond Bar Montessori Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and child development outcomes. However, one long-term parent expressed significant concerns about overcrowding (nearly 40 kids per room), high staff turnover, and outdated discipline practices that negatively impacted their sensitive child.

Attentive and caring teachersdirector involvementclean and organized facilitychild d

Discovery World Montessori

4.12 score

4.2(8)

801 Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 147 children

Discovery World Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the cleanliness, Montessori teaching methods, and dedicated teachers who help children achieve advanced academic results. Most reviewers report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction, though two negative reviews cite concerns without detail.

Clean facilityattentive and patient teachersphoto updates of children's activitiesstrong academic results and advanced learning

Ymca Early Learning Center

4 score

4(7)

22600 Sunset Crossing Road, Diamond Bar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

YMCA Early Learning Center in Diamond Bar receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, there are two negative reviews citing staff inexperience with challenging behaviors and a poorly organized field trip incident.

Kind and caring teacherswarm and professional staffclean facilitieswell-maintained playgrounds

Daycare Centers in Diamond Bar, California

There are 21 daycare centers in Diamond Bar, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Diamond Bar, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 21 all daycares in Diamond Bar, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Diamond Bar, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Diamond Bar offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Diamond Bar for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Diamond Bar must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

21 Daycare Centers in Diamond Bar, California