Best Daycare Centers in Los Angeles, CA
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, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 693
- Avg rating
- 4.39/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,408
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 220
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.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Los Angeles
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.
- 1Building Blocks Christian Academy4.75 score5(15)
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.
Experienced and caring teachersfaith-based education with emphasis on values and character developmentlarge outdoor play spaceclean facilities - 2Hollywood Preschool Kindergarten4.75 score5(15)
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.
Caring and nurturing teacherssmall class sizes with individual attentiondevelopmentally appropriate activitiessafe and clean environment - 3Los Feliz Nursery School4.74 score5(14)
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.
Co-op model with affordable tuitionstrong parent communityexperienced and caring teacherssocial-emotional learning focus - 4Young Ye Nursery School INC.4.72 score5(13)
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.
Caring and kind teacherswarm nurturing environmentexperienced and passionate staffbilingual curriculum (Korean to English) - 5Le Petit Gan4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Caring and loving staffstrong curriculum preparation for kindergartenmultilingual instruction (FrenchHebrew - 6John Tracy Clinic4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Friendly and patient staffclean and beautiful facilityquick appointment timesfree parking - 7Got Game Sports4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Excellent coaches who are warm and attentiveengaging and well-organized programschildren excited and eager to attendsafe environment - 8Creative Mind Preschool4.71 score5(12)
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.
Dedicated and loving teachersstrong communication and incident reportingvar - 9Montessori Preschool4.71 score5(12)
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.
Knowledgeable and caring staffstrong academic curriculum with balanced play-based learningattentive teachers who track individual progresswelcoming and nurturing environment - 10Kycc Children'S Center4.67 score5(10)
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.
Rating Distribution
Based on 379 daycares with Google ratings in Los Angeles
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,408 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Los Angeles, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
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 |
Facility Sizes
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
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Los Angeles based on parent reviews
Building Blocks Christian Academy
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.
Hollywood Preschool Kindergarten
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.
Los Feliz Nursery School
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.
Young Ye Nursery School INC.
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.
Le Petit Gan
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.
John Tracy Clinic
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.
Map
Daycare types in Los Angeles
Browse by type in Los Angeles
Daycare Centers in Los Angeles, California
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.
All Daycare Centers in Los Angeles
Showing 693 results
- Address
- 1075 S. Eastman Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 980-5015
- Address
- 610 S. Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 739-5744
- Address
- 1 Lmu Dr, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 258-8900
- Address
- 2747 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 262-1123
- Address
- 1350 Shatto St., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 977-2355
- Address
- 10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 477-2977
- Address
- 1809 West Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 954-8099
SAE SSAK PRESCHOOL has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praise the nice staff and summer activities, while four parents report serious concerns including aggressive teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, and safety issues with older students negatively influencing younger children.
- Address
- 118 N. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 461-3589
- Address
- 1 Lmu Dr, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (310) 258-8900
- Address
- 1350 Shatto Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 977-2355
One parent highlights the supportive staff who helped their child overcome shyness and improve communication, while other reviewers describe extremely negative interactions involving rude and unprofessional employees. These dissatisfied parents reported being pulled from the program due to staff hostility, lack of guidance for a child with speech delays, and inappropriate questioning.
- Address
- 1319 East 112th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 567-9631
Placita de Ninos has received highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the teachers and campus supervisor, while five parents raised serious safety concerns, including reports of child injuries, alleged inappropriate staff behavior, lack of transparency from administration, and failure to provide injury reports to parents.
- Address
- 2661 Pasadena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 223-2420
- Address
- 2008 W. 70th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 751-4222
One parent reports a serious incident where cafeteria staff rudely denied their child a free lunch, citing unprofessional behavior. This negative experience highlights concerns regarding staff conduct and access to meals.
- Address
- 120 E. 57th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 846-4880
- Address
- 5636 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 962-8557
- Address
- 5637 La Mirada Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 464-1605
One parent reports a terrible experience involving their autistic daughter, alleging the school refused to accommodate her needs and repeatedly called child services. The reviewer claims staff made these calls without reason due to scheduling conflicts and a refusal to sign an IEP. One staff member was noted as nice, but the overall interaction was described as highly negative.
- Address
- 11425 Gorman Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 385-5100
- Address
- 1936 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 483-3900
- Address
- 6428 11th Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 751-4147
- Address
- 4118 Chevy Chase Dr., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (818) 844-8487
PARA LOS NINOS HEAD START receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising cleanliness, organization, and friendly staff, though one detailed negative review alleges inadequate staff training, poor communication, disrespectful treatment of families, and a serious incident involving physical contact with a child.
- Address
- 5000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 250-4800
- Address
- 3360 Opal Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 261-5750
- Address
- 231 S. Alma Avenue, Bldg. 4, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 266-7650
One parent reports that their 23-month-old daughter adapted well to the preschool environment during her first experience outside of home. The reviewer specifically commends the staff in Ms. Amador's class for their excellent care.
- Address
- 3218 Wabash Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 707-4603
Reviewers highlight the center's strong academic focus, noting abundant arts and crafts alongside homework-style home projects. Parents also appreciate the bilingual environment and the staff's patience and attentive care.
- Address
- 1010 E. 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 233-2573
- Address
- 7600 Graham Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 277-8033
One parent rated the center highly, noting their child completed two years there with teacher Haidee Salceda, who was described as exceptional. The reviewer mentioned that other mothers appreciated the teacher's dedication and expressed that they would miss the staff.
- Address
- 1001 E. Vernon Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 584-5829
Parents highlight that the center prepares children well for kindergarten and offers a supportive, professional environment with caring staff. Reviewers specifically commend the teachers for their helpfulness and dedication to student development.
- Address
- 6110 Holmes Ave., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 585-6181
- Address
- 1263 East Firestone Blvd., #20, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (323) 582-7247
- Address
- 41625 170th St. East, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Page 13 of 24· 693 results
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 — 554 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 84 facilities
- Church Daycare — 16 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 39 facilities