
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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A few parents describe this family-owned center as an excellent, inclusive environment for babies, highlighting home-cooked meals and staff who are good with children. The feedback emphasizes a home-like atmosphere without noting specific complaints.
Parents consistently praise Ralph M. Parsons Pre-School for its family-like environment, dedicated staff, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Children reportedly learn significantly and advance ahead of their peers, with parents highlighting the clean campus, diverse community, and engaging field trips and events.
These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. Instead, they describe experiences at Sony Pictures Studios tour in Los Angeles, including studio tours, historic locations, and on-lot visits. No actual parent reviews of the childcare center were provided.
Star Christian School receives mostly positive reviews praising its curriculum, spiritual education, and caring teachers. However, two recent one-star reviews express serious concerns about the principal's handling of bullying complaints and poor customer service communication.
Temple Israel of Hollywood Nursery School is highly rated as a welcoming, inclusive Reform Temple with excellent educational programs. Parents praise the compassionate leadership, strong community atmosphere, and quality K-12 school offerings. The facility is described as a meaningful gathering place for families of all backgrounds.
Torat Hayim Hebrew Academy receives consistently high ratings (5/5) with parents praising its excellent education, caring teachers, and strong anti-bullying initiatives. The school serves families from pre-K through middle school with rigorous academics and personalized high school placement support. Many reviews also highlight the synagogue's active prayer services and welcoming community.
Parents highlight the program's effectiveness for children with special needs, noting significant developmental progress in mobility and communication. One reviewer from decades ago recalls a supportive environment that fostered long-term success, while current families appreciate the dedicated teachers.
Faith Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, professional staff and child development programs. Parents highlight the center's community support services, including free food programs and summer programs. One negative review references poor communication and dismissive behavior from staff regarding a child's injuries.
Angelina Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight attentive and caring teachers, safe environments, bilingual education (English and Spanish), and strong school-readiness focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their care.
Golden Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facilities, professional and caring staff, and safe environment. Parents report their children are engaged, learning, and excited about attending. However, one parent reported poor customer service regarding disability accommodations.
Parents consistently praise Little Scholars Academy for its caring staff, educational focus, and strong family communication through daily app updates and school events. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, professional approach, and the director's hospitality, with children reportedly thriving academically and socially.
A few parents highlight the kindness of the staff and their children's enjoyment of the preschool program, while one review notes inconsistent quality and a lack of allergy accommodations. The principal is described as receptive to issues if parents actively bring them to attention, though some families report challenges with behavioral transitions and potty accidents.
A few parents describe this preschool as an excellent and highly recommended choice, with one specifically noting it as one of the best in town. However, a single review alleges racial discrimination, claiming the center turned away a Black child despite open enrollment promises.
Reviews praise Oriental Mission Church Nursery School as a welcoming religious facility with a long history serving the Koreatown community. Parents highlight the friendly pastor Daniel Choi, helpful staff, and strong sense of community. The facility offers ample free parking.
Glassell Park Early Education Center receives mostly positive feedback regarding its teaching quality and staff kindness. However, one parent reported significant administrative issues including poor communication, missed deadlines, and lack of follow-up during the enrollment process.
West Hollywood Children's Academy receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the school's balanced approach to creative and academic learning, warm and caring staff, and enriching extracurricular activities. Parents consistently report significant child development gains and appreciate the affordable pricing, healthy organic meals, and excellent parent communication through the Brightwheel app.
Reviewers highlight the center's excellent service and care for young children, with one parent specifically praising Teacher Marta for her kindness and recommending the facility to others. The few reviews so far mention that the staff provides good care for the children.
Parents highlight the center's nurturing staff, specifically citing teachers who demonstrate compassion and patience while providing individualized attention to children. Reviewers note that children enjoy learning and form positive bonds with staff members like Carlos and Jim, who are described as kind and protective.
One parent describes the staff as very welcoming and warm, noting significant growth in their children, while another considers it a great learning place that exceeds public schools. However, a third reviewer criticizes the high cost and reports a lack of English language development for their child.
One parent highlights significant improvements in their child's speech, reading, and writing, praising the staff's warmth and clear communication. Another reviewer reports that the principal is incompetent and the staff are unprofessional.
One parent describes a deeply caring environment where teachers foster happiness and intelligence, noting the provision of tasty food. Conversely, another account details a frustrating enrollment process involving repeated rude hang-ups during phone calls.
One parent describes a deeply caring environment where teachers foster friendship and enjoyment, while another notes the school contributed to their long-term intellectual development and provided good food. In contrast, a separate complaint alleges that enrollment inquiries were met with rude, repeated hang-ups by staff, describing the experience as shady.
Grant Street Early Education Center receives mostly positive reviews praising dedicated teachers, strong parent communication, and a warm learning environment. However, there are complaints from neighbors about parking/driveway blocking and noise from drum activities during school hours.
Parents praise Highland Park Recreational Center for its friendly staff, diverse recreational facilities, and positive community environment. The facility offers good value programs including field trips, sports activities, and a well-maintained playground. Some concerns are noted about overcrowding in the indoor gym and homeless presence in the surrounding area.
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