Best Daycare Centers in Long Beach, CA
Compare 137 daycare centers in Long Beach. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Long Beach, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 137
- Avg rating
- 4.51/5
- Parent reviews
- 370
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 45
Long Beach has 137 licensed daycares with 370 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.45 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 65% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 90804 (avg 4.88 stars), while 90805 has the largest selection (31 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Long Beach
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.
- 1Nature'S Edge Child Development Center4.67 score5(10)
2700 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Nature's Edge Child Development Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, creative staff and hands-on learning approach. Parents report significant developmental growth in their children and appreciate the strong communication, clean facilities, and balanced indoor/outdoor activities.
Caring and dedicated staffcreative hands-on learningstrong teacher-parent communicationclean facilities - 2Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
4644 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents and alumni who praise the school's positive impact on child development and personal growth. Parents highlight the caring faculty, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong Christian foundation that helps shy or introverted children build confidence and social skills. Multiple long-term alumni credit the school with providing a solid life foundation that has positively influenced them into adulthood.
Supportive and mentoring facultyhelps shy/introverted children develop confidencestrong friendships formedwelcoming community - 3Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School4.62 score5(8)
4960 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 63 children
Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the safe, caring environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning effectively, with many citing long-term family loyalty spanning decades.
Safe environmentcaring and friendly staffchildren happy and well-cared foreffective learning - 4Kidz First Academy4.62 score5(8)
5253 Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 85 children
Parents consistently praise Kidz First Academy for its caring, loving staff who are deeply invested in each child's growth and development. The school offers a well-balanced, intentional curriculum combining education and play, with thoughtful classroom and playground design. Families report their children thrived socially, emotionally, and academically during their time here.
Warm and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsintentional and well-organized curriculumbalanced learning and play activities - 5Bethany Pre-School4.55 score5(6)
2244 Clark Avenue, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
Parents consistently praise Bethany Pre-School for its dedicated staff, strong academics, and nurturing environment. Students report being well-prepared for future educational levels, with positive long-term outcomes. Families appreciate the diverse student body, small class sizes, and welcoming community.
Excellent and kind staffstrong academic preparationsmall classroom sizes with good teacher-to-student ratiodiverse student body - 6Giant Steps Childrens Center4.51 score4.7(13)
6951 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Parents consistently praise Launch Pad Learning (operated at Giant Steps location) for caring, attentive teachers who genuinely invest in child development. The center offers a strong academic curriculum, diverse activities, and meals included, with parents noting significant developmental milestones achieved under their care.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic focusmeals providedpotty training support - 7Forest Language Preschool4.5 score5(5)
2935 East Spaulding, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Forest Language Preschool is a small, highly-rated center-based preschool in Long Beach offering Spanish and French language immersion. Parents consistently praise the caring and communicative teachers, smooth transitions for young children, and strong language development outcomes.
Language immersion programs (Spanish and French)caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesoutdoor play area with equipment - 8Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool4.49 score4.9(6)
1480 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and communicative staff, academic instruction, and support for shy or anxious children. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, organized activities, book club program, parental resources, and the transformation they see in their children's confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication via appacadem - 9Barbara And Ray Alpert Jewish Community Center4.48 score4.6(20)
3801 East Willow Avenue, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children
Parents consistently praise the Barbara and Ray Alpert JCC's Early Childhood Education program as the best preschool in Long Beach, highlighting warm and caring staff who treat children like family. The facility offers excellent amenities including a newly renovated pool, flexible scheduling, and strong community programming. Families appreciate the child-led learning philosophy, inclusive Jewish cultural integration, and numerous extracurricular activities.
Caring a - 10Creative Arts4.4 score4.8(5)
1423 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Creative Arts Preschool in Long Beach receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff and positive learning environment. Parents report that their children are thriving academically and emotionally, with individualized instruction and early literacy success. The center is noted as Black-owned and conveniently located for local families.
kind and well-trained staffindividualized learning based on child's needsteaches reading and early literacy skillspositive and progressive atmosphere
Rating Distribution
Based on 69 daycares with Google ratings in Long Beach
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 370 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Long Beach, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Long Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90804 | 5 | 4.88 | 4 | |
| 90814 | 6 | 4.87 | 3 | |
| 90803 | 5 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 90805 | 31 | 4.69 | 9 | |
| 90815 | 20 | 4.56 | 9 | |
| 90807 | 10 | 4.55 | 4 | |
| 90808 | 13 | 4.53 | 7 | |
| 90806 | 11 | 4.35 | 3 | |
| 90813 | 15 | 4.23 | 3 | |
| 90802 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Long Beach (12–210 children)
Small
up to 30 children
29
Medium
31–75 children
79
Large
76–150 children
28
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Long Beach based on parent reviews
Nature'S Edge Child Development Center
2700 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA
Nature's Edge Child Development Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, creative staff and hands-on learning approach. Parents report significant developmental growth in their children and appreciate the strong communication, clean facilities, and balanced indoor/outdoor activities.
Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool
4644 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA
Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool receives consistently high ratings from parents and alumni who praise the school's positive impact on child development and personal growth. Parents highlight the caring faculty, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong Christian foundation that helps shy or introverted children build confidence and social skills. Multiple long-term alumni credit the school with providing a solid life foundation that has positively influenced them into adulthood.
Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School
4960 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Dorothy Ahrens Nursery School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the safe, caring environment and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning effectively, with many citing long-term family loyalty spanning decades.
Kidz First Academy
5253 Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA
Parents consistently praise Kidz First Academy for its caring, loving staff who are deeply invested in each child's growth and development. The school offers a well-balanced, intentional curriculum combining education and play, with thoughtful classroom and playground design. Families report their children thrived socially, emotionally, and academically during their time here.
Bethany Pre-School
2244 Clark Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Parents consistently praise Bethany Pre-School for its dedicated staff, strong academics, and nurturing environment. Students report being well-prepared for future educational levels, with positive long-term outcomes. Families appreciate the diverse student body, small class sizes, and welcoming community.
Giant Steps Childrens Center
6951 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA
Parents consistently praise Launch Pad Learning (operated at Giant Steps location) for caring, attentive teachers who genuinely invest in child development. The center offers a strong academic curriculum, diverse activities, and meals included, with parents noting significant developmental milestones achieved under their care.
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Daycare Centers in Long Beach, California
This directory highlights 137 childcare facilities in Long Beach, offering a wide variety of options for families seeking care in the area. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and safe environments as key reasons for choosing these centers. For those prioritizing high satisfaction, the 90804 zip code stands out with an exceptional average rating across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Long Beach have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 69 rated facilities, with 65% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 370 parent reviews. Parents in Long Beach most frequently praise daycares for friendly staff, safe environment, and welcoming community.
When choosing a daycare in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach
Showing 137 results
- Address
- 256 E. Plymouth St., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 422-3579
- Address
- 3850 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 426-6264
- Address
- 5250 Via Pasillo, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 428-1926
Long Beach Day Nursery - West Branch receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight caring, professional staff, strong parent communication, developmental support, and a welcoming environment. Parents express high trust in the facility and recommend it to other families.
- Address
- 1548 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 591-0509
Parents describe the program as supportive and effective for learning, with positive feedback on teaching methods. However, one reviewer reports significant operational issues, including rigid allergy protocols, arbitrary dress code enforcement, and demanding staff behavior that created substantial work-life conflicts.
- Address
- 2650 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 988-5799
- Address
- 6822 Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 630-6200
- Address
- 1671 E. Phillips Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 426-8144
One parent highlights positive teacher interactions, while others report severe safety violations, including transportation negligence and alleged abuse, alongside claims of physical punishment and inadequate care. Additional complaints detail unsanitary conditions, staffing shortages, and a lack of educational progress for preschool-aged children.
- Address
- 5600 N. Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 272-0224
- Address
- 1903 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 590-1532
- Address
- 6424 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 612-4868
This KinderCare location in Long Beach has highly polarized reviews. Several parents report excellent experiences with caring, professional staff and smooth transitions across age groups. However, a significant number of parents describe serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff inexperience, poor communication, lack of engagement, and specific incidents of neglect.
- Address
- 5251 E. Las Lomas, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 961-8882
- Address
- 1740 West 34th Way, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 595-6568
- Address
- 5075 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 428-6369
- Address
- 2335 Webster Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 424-3980
- Address
- 145 East Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 428-3813
- Address
- 6822 Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (213) 531-6182
- Address
- 1175 E. 11th Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 591-7121
- Address
- 3215 E Vista Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 438-7243
- Address
- 3105 Easy Street, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (213) 595-5366
- Address
- 150 Victoria St., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 421-8210
- Address
- 515 Lime Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 436-4500
- Address
- 1055 Freeman Avenue, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 421-8210
- Address
- 145 E. Artesia, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 422-3784
- Address
- 946 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 243-1715
- Address
- 21503 Prospect Ave., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (310) 835-0137
- Address
- 5550 Atherton, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 431-8880
- Address
- 1574 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 426-8144
- Address
- 700 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 426-8144
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent reporting a positive experience while others cite severe safety violations, including unlicensed staffing, abuse allegations, and hygiene failures. Another reviewer describes the environment as harmful, noting physical abuse, inadequate diaper changes, and a lack of educational oversight for older children.
- Address
- 5600 N. Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 272-0224
One parent describes this center as the best they have seen, highlighting friendly staff, a wonderful learning environment, and cleanliness. In contrast, other reviewers criticize the school as a 'joke' with staff who lack respect for parents, lie to cover up issues, and give up on children, while another notes that the wait list is effectively useless.
- Address
- 3965 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA
- Phone
- (562) 421-1488
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 105 facilities
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