
Compare 693 daycare centers in Los Angeles. Average rating: 4.39/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Los Angeles has 693 licensed daycares with 2,408 parent reviews averaging 4.39/5.220 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 90063 (avg 5 stars), while 90034 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
3734 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Building Blocks Christian Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers, faith-based curriculum, and exceptional facilities—particularly the large outdoor space. Parents report their children show enthusiasm for attending, make significant academic and social-emotional progress, and feel safe and loved.
1313 N. Edgemont Street, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for elementary school and joy in attending daily.
3401 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 28 children
Los Feliz Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its co-op model, strong community, and focus on social-emotional learning. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and lasting friendships formed through the school. Children show significant developmental growth and are well-prepared for elementary school.
851 S. Wilton Place, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Young Ye Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and eager to attend daily. The school is commended for its bilingual Korean-to-English curriculum, on-site nutritious meals, cleanliness, and strong family communication.
1071 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Le Petit Gan is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Los Angeles with consistent 5-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, multilingual environment, and focus on child development and safety. Children show significant growth in language skills, social development, and enthusiasm for attending school.
806 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Parents consistently praise John Tracy Clinic for exceptional staff professionalism, patience with children, and comprehensive audiological services. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and welcoming, with minimal wait times and thorough post-appointment communication. Multiple reviewers highlight the clinic's specialized approach to serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children and families.
408 Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Got Game Sports is a highly-rated sports camp and after-school program in Los Angeles with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the enthusiastic, attentive coaches, well-organized activities, field trips, and the program's ability to make children feel safe and excited to attend. The facility is noted as affordable compared to other LA camps and creates a strong sense of community among participants.
5262 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Creative Mind Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and supportive community environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and behavioral areas. The school is noted for excellent communication, enriching programs, and creating a safe, happy space where children thrive.
4024 Wade Street, Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Montessori Preschool for its caring staff, thoughtfully designed Montessori curriculum, and nurturing environment that supports both academic and social development. Children show significant growth in reading, math, confidence, and social skills during their time at the school. Multiple parents highlight the director Ms. Virginia's attentiveness and communication, making them feel confident leaving their children in her care.
1140 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
KYCC Children's Center (also referred to as Kids Town in reviews) is a highly-rated preschool offering a trilingual program in English, Korean, and Spanish with a play-based curriculum. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring, and knowledgeable teaching staff, affordable pricing, and strong focus on social-emotional learning. The school serves children ages 2-5 and is noted for creating a nurturing, diverse community where children thrive academically and socially.
Based on 379 daycares with Google ratings in Los Angeles
Top qualities mentioned across 2,408 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Los Angeles, based on parent reviews
Los Angeles zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90063 | 8 | 5 | 1 | |
| 90049 | 11 | 4.82 | 5 | |
| 90029 | 7 | 4.82 | 5 | |
| 90026 | 14 | 4.82 | 9 | |
| 90025 | 10 | 4.8 | 4 | |
| 90064 | 10 | 4.78 | 4 | |
| 90034 | 19 | 4.78 | 10 | |
| 90022 | 18 | 4.78 | 5 | |
| 90066 | 18 | 4.71 | 8 | |
| 90005 | 11 | 4.71 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Los Angeles (9–415 children)
Small
up to 30 children
216
Medium
31–75 children
316
Large
76–150 children
129
Very Large
150+ children
32
Highest rated daycares in Los Angeles based on parent reviews
3734 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Building Blocks Christian Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers, faith-based curriculum, and exceptional facilities—particularly the large outdoor space. Parents report their children show enthusiasm for attending, make significant academic and social-emotional progress, and feel safe and loved.
1313 N. Edgemont Street, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for elementary school and joy in attending daily.
3401 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Los Feliz Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise its co-op model, strong community, and focus on social-emotional learning. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, welcoming environment, and lasting friendships formed through the school. Children show significant developmental growth and are well-prepared for elementary school.
851 S. Wilton Place, Los Angeles, CA
Young Ye Nursery School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and eager to attend daily. The school is commended for its bilingual Korean-to-English curriculum, on-site nutritious meals, cleanliness, and strong family communication.
1071 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Le Petit Gan is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Los Angeles with consistent 5-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, multilingual environment, and focus on child development and safety. Children show significant growth in language skills, social development, and enthusiasm for attending school.
806 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Parents consistently praise John Tracy Clinic for exceptional staff professionalism, patience with children, and comprehensive audiological services. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and welcoming, with minimal wait times and thorough post-appointment communication. Multiple reviewers highlight the clinic's specialized approach to serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children and families.
Los Angeles offers a diverse landscape of 693 childcare facilities, ranging from small home-based care to larger institutional centers. Parents frequently highlight clean facilities and safe environments as key reasons their children enjoy attending. For those seeking high-quality options, the 90077 zip code stands out with a perfect average rating across its three listed centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Los Angeles have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 across 379 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.76 stars. Our analysis covers 2,408 parent reviews. Parents in Los Angeles most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facilities, and children enjoy attending.
When choosing a daycare in Los Angeles, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Miramonte Early Education Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and communication. While some parents report positive experiences, multiple recent reviews describe unprofessional conduct, lack of communication, inconsistent instruction, and inadequate classroom management.
Prime Time Sports Camp receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the program's organization, variety of activities, and affordability. However, there are serious complaints about unauthorized charges and billing fraud. Parents who had positive experiences highlight that children enjoy the sports rotations, flexible scheduling, and caring staff.
One parent highlights the school's organized environment and strong staff relationships, noting the benefits of communication tools and engagement activities. However, another reviewer reports a serious safety failure involving an unverified pickup resulting in a child's injury without notification.
Maple Tree Academy Hollywood-Infant receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents whose children attend, with praise for caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. One prospective parent expressed concerns about cost and enrollment fees before deciding not to enroll.
Parents highlight the teachers as caring and awesome with the kids, while noting the center is small and located near heavy traffic with limited parking. One reviewer rated the school highly for its staff, while another pointed out logistical challenges regarding the location and parking availability.
Parents highlight the small school size and teachers who are described as awesome, caring, and dedicated to the children. However, reviewers also note that the location is close to heavy traffic and features limited parking.
One parent gives a low rating and uses strong negative language to describe the school. No specific details regarding facilities, staff, or curriculum are provided in the feedback.
Reviews are mixed, with most parents praising the facility's location, teachers, and learning environment. However, concerns exist regarding substitute teacher training, IEP knowledge, and overall declining quality of services.
USC HEAD START receives mixed reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. While many parents praise the clean facilities, caring teachers, and positive learning experiences, several parents report serious concerns including alleged inappropriate teacher behavior, administrative communication issues, and claims of discrimination based on family structure and parental demographics.
Crystal Stairs Inc. Head Start receives mostly positive feedback praising the program's quality, dedicated staff, and support for underserved communities in South Los Angeles. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff, citing unhelpful attitudes and unprofessional phone interactions. One parent dispute involved conflicting accounts of a pickup incident.
Crystal Stairs Inc - Century receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the program's support for underserved communities, safe environment, and helpful staff. However, some parents report poor customer service experiences, citing rude attitudes from front desk staff and unprofessional phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by staff regarding a facility incident.
Crystal Stairs Inc receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program's academic preparation, supportive staff, and clean facilities. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unhelpful and dismissive attitudes. One parent disputes claims made by facility staff regarding a pickup incident.
Crystal Stairs Inc. - Kiddie Kastle receives mostly positive reviews praising the Head Start program, staff dedication, and support for underserved communities in South Los Angeles. However, several parents report poor customer service experiences with front desk staff displaying unprofessional attitudes and unhelpful phone interactions. One parent also disputed allegations made by site management regarding a pickup incident.
Grace Iino Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, child development, reasonable pricing, and safe environment. Negative reviews cite staff rudeness, inadequate staffing, hygiene concerns, and poor management responsiveness.
Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction with the staff, while another describes the environment as unprofessional and unsafe. The latter reviewer explicitly states they would not return and warns against recommending the facility.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility itself, but rather to an apartment complex also named Flores de Valle. Reviews are mixed, with some residents praising the quiet environment and affordable rent, while others criticize maintenance issues, noise problems, and poor management responsiveness.
Parents highlight the caring staff and well-rounded curriculum, noting that children often feel safe and eager to attend, though one family reports a negative experience involving unprofessional conduct and physical injuries. While some appreciate the low cost and social mixing of ages, others criticize the food quality and facility maintenance issues like inadequate air conditioning.
Parent feedback for ABC Angels Preschool is sharply divided, with some families highlighting the staff's care and activity variety while others report negative experiences regarding staff competence and student behavior. One parent describes the teachers as uneducated and impatient, claiming there is no control over the children, while another child reports being bullied by after-school peers.
One parent reports positive outcomes, noting their child's advanced development and appreciation for the lesson plans under Director Ms. Vernon. Conversely, other parents allege severe safety failures, including inappropriate touching between students, mishandling of these complaints, and unchecked bullying.
Minds N Motion Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the innovative educational program, caring staff, and developmental support for children. Negative reviews cite unprofessional behavior, excessive fees and mandatory purchases, lack of actual instruction, and poor property management.
Feedback for Amistad Preschool is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's attentiveness to hygiene and potty training, while others report severe neglect resulting in injury and poor communication. One parent described a traumatic experience involving a child developing a severe rash due to being left in soiled diapers, alleging that staff denied liability and failed to report the incident. Another review highlights a specific employee with a negative attitude toward both children and parents, contributing to a hostile environment.
Feedback for Graham Early Education Center is mixed, with parents praising the kind and caring staff and positive lunch items, while others report serious concerns regarding child safety and teacher behavior. Specific complaints include children returning home with bruises and rude treatment by staff. Conversely, other families report that their children loved the program and appreciated the attentive teachers.
Hoover Intergenerational Care Inc. receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Multiple parents praise the caring teachers, children's enthusiasm, and positive development, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior, unprofessional leadership, high turnover, and inadequate support for children with special needs.
This center receives mixed reviews. Two parents praised the quality of education and teacher care, while three parents reported serious concerns including alleged discrimination, inadequate handling of a child's medical condition, failure to address bullying, and unprofessional treatment of parents with disabilities.
One parent describes EVANS HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL as not being a good school. No specific reasons for this negative assessment are provided in the available feedback.
One parent reports that staff allow sick children to attend and claims an air purifier was left unplugged, citing inadequate supervision. Another review criticizes frequent teacher absences, a translator's inappropriate dress, and poor translation services.
One parent describes ST. Anne's Early Learning Center at San Marino as a good school. The single review provided is positive, with no specific drawbacks noted.
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