Best Daycare Centers in El Monte, CA
Compare 27 daycare centers in El Monte. Average rating: 4.04/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
El Monte, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 27
- Avg rating
- 4.04/5
- Parent reviews
- 46
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
El Monte has 27 licensed daycares with 46 parent reviews averaging 4.04/5.Notable: 4 Montessori programs offer alternative early-learning approaches.The largest concentration is in 91731 with 13 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Monte
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.
- 1Telstar Montessori Child Care Center4.64 score5(9)
9320 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging Montessori-based learning approach, and noticeable academic and social development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel their kids are in a safe, loving environment.
Caring and professional staffchild-centered teaching approachchildren show enthusiasm for attendingacademic and social skill development - 2Mountain View Children'S Center4.2 score4.4(5)
2109 Burkett Rd., El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Mountain View Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for flexible hours accommodating working parents and strong after-school programming. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded by the majority of reviewers.
Extended hours (6:30 AM - 5:30 PM)strong after-school programfriendly and kind staffchildren enjoy attending - 3Mountain View Children Center4.2 score4.4(5)
2109 Burkett Rd, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
Mountain View Children Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the extended hours, learning opportunities, and after-school program quality. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment.
Extended operating hours (6:30am-5:30pm)children enjoy attendingweekly learning activitiesquality after-school program - 4Tomorrowland Academy4.18 score4.3(8)
4126 N Peck Rd, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children
Tomorrowland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication with families. The majority of parents report their children had positive learning experiences and felt well-cared for. However, one parent expressed concerns about observation policies and staff interactions.
caring and professional staffclean and new facilitiesclear communication with familiesdaily reports on children's activities and health - 5Annex Montessori Childcare Center3.88 score3.8(7)
3400 Aerojet, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Annex Montessori Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback for its Montessori approach, caring teachers, and developmental progress. However, recent reviews highlight significant operational concerns including frequent staff and director turnover, inconsistent classroom quality between age groups, and safety/administrative issues.
Montessori teaching methodologycaring and patient teachersstrong developmental milestones and academic progresswarm nurturi - 6El Monte City School District - Le Gore3.45 score3.1(8)
11121 E. Bryant Rd., El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children
Parent reviews are mixed with significant concerns about access to services and staff communication. While some parents praise the helpful staff and social justice focus, multiple parents report difficulties obtaining special education services, poor communication from district staff, and unprofessional conduct from personnel.
Helpful and responsive staffstrong social justice education focuswelcoming environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in El Monte
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 46 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in El Monte, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
El Monte zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91731 | 13 | 4.22 | 2 | |
| 91732 | 9 | 3.93 | 0 | |
| 91733 | 5 | 3.9 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in El Monte (20–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
17
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in El Monte based on parent reviews
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center
9320 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging Montessori-based learning approach, and noticeable academic and social development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel their kids are in a safe, loving environment.
Mountain View Children'S Center
2109 Burkett Rd., El Monte, CA
Mountain View Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for flexible hours accommodating working parents and strong after-school programming. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded by the majority of reviewers.
Mountain View Children Center
2109 Burkett Rd, El Monte, CA
Mountain View Children Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the extended hours, learning opportunities, and after-school program quality. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment.
Tomorrowland Academy
4126 N Peck Rd, El Monte, CA
Tomorrowland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication with families. The majority of parents report their children had positive learning experiences and felt well-cared for. However, one parent expressed concerns about observation policies and staff interactions.
Bright Kids Montessori Academy
4434 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA
Cogswell Head Start/State Preschool
11050 Fineview St., El Monte, CA
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Daycare Centers in El Monte, California
There are 27 daycare centers in El Monte, 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 El Monte have an average rating of 4.04 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.04 stars. Our analysis covers 46 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in El Monte, 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 El Monte
Showing 27 results
- Address
- 4434 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 350-1399
Telstar Montessori Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging Montessori-based learning approach, and noticeable academic and social development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel their kids are in a safe, loving environment.
- Address
- 9320 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 569-2640
Mountain View Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for flexible hours accommodating working parents and strong after-school programming. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded by the majority of reviewers.
- Address
- 2109 Burkett Rd., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (818) 575-2220
Mountain View Children Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the extended hours, learning opportunities, and after-school program quality. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment.
- Address
- 2109 Burkett Rd, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
Tomorrowland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication with families. The majority of parents report their children had positive learning experiences and felt well-cared for. However, one parent expressed concerns about observation policies and staff interactions.
- Address
- 4126 N Peck Rd, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 401-2489
- Address
- 11050 Fineview St., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
Annex Montessori Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback for its Montessori approach, caring teachers, and developmental progress. However, recent reviews highlight significant operational concerns including frequent staff and director turnover, inconsistent classroom quality between age groups, and safety/administrative issues.
- Address
- 3400 Aerojet, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 569-2641
- Address
- 3215 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 448-2818
Parent reviews are mixed with significant concerns about access to services and staff communication. While some parents praise the helpful staff and social justice focus, multiple parents report difficulties obtaining special education services, poor communication from district staff, and unprofessional conduct from personnel.
- Address
- 11121 E. Bryant Rd., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (818) 575-2393
Feedback for Burdick's School for Little Children is sharply divided, with some parents praising the supportive environment and clean facilities while others report severe neglect and unlicensed staff. Two reviewers highlight positive experiences, noting friendly teachers and engaging activities, whereas two others describe the center as the worst they have attended due to safety and hygiene failures.
- Address
- 4124 Maxson Road, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 442-6719
- Address
- 12380 Felipe, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
- Address
- 3111 N. Potrero Ave., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 575-2365
- Address
- 10226 E. Lower Azusa Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 452-9164
- Address
- 2700 Doreen Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 453-3700
- Address
- 5025 Buffington Road, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 452-9164
- Address
- 4300 Esto, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 453-3700
- Address
- 4020 N. Gibson Road, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 453-3700
- Address
- 10410 E. Bodger, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 575-2320
- Address
- 2611 N. Potrero Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 453-3700
- Address
- 3400 N. California Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 452-9164
- Address
- 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 452-9164
- Address
- 12043 Exline, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4265
- Address
- 9537 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 450-7686
- Address
- 11111 Thienes Ave., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
- Address
- 12044 Elliott St., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
- Address
- 4124 Maxson Rd., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 442-6719
- Address
- 2850 N. Mountain View Rd., El Monte, CA
- Phone
- (626) 652-4250
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