Best Daycare Centers in Malibu, CA
Compare 8 daycare centers in Malibu. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Malibu, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 66
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Malibu has 8 licensed daycares with 66 parent reviews averaging 4.78/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90265 zip code, averaging 4.78 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Malibu
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.
- 1Gan Malibu Early Childhood Center4.55 score5(6)
22933 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents consistently praise Gan Malibu Early Childhood Center as a warm, nurturing environment where children flourish academically, emotionally, and physically. The center is known for its dedicated teachers, thoughtfully designed activities including beach trips, art, yoga, and gardening, and strong sense of community that families describe as feeling like an extended family.
Loving and warm teacherscreative activitiesbeach access and field tripsemotional and physical development support - 2Malibu Methodist Church Nursery Center4.54 score4.7(17)
30128 Morningview Dr., Malibu, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 12 children
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery Center as an exceptional preschool with highly experienced, caring teachers and outstanding outdoor learning spaces. The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum emphasizes nature-based play, hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and fostering independence in children. Families also highlight the strong parent community that forms through the school.
Experienced and caring teachersexceptional outdoor learning yard with edible plants and nature accessReggio Emilia play-based curriculumage-appropriate academics - 3Cabrillo Seaside Preschool4.54 score4.7(17)
30237 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Cabrillo Seaside Preschool (also known as Malibu Methodist Nursery School) as an exceptional preschool that combines outdoor nature-based learning with strong social-emotional development. The facility features outstanding grounds with edible plants and direct beach access, experienced and caring teachers, and a Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence.
Experienced and kind teachers (many - 4Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School4.54 score4.7(17)
30128 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 42 children
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School as an exceptional learning environment with experienced, caring staff and outstanding outdoor facilities. The school uses Reggio Emilia-inspired methods emphasizing nature-based, hands-on learning and social-emotional development. All reviewers report their children thrived academically and personally, with many noting an added benefit of forming a connected parent community.
Experienced and kind teachersoutdoor learning environment and edible gardennature-based curriculumReggio Emilia approach - 5Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Preschool4.39 score4.6(9)
24855 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise MJCS Preschool for its nurturing, warm environment and highly trained staff who support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. The program offers diverse enrichment activities and prepares children well for kindergarten. The center fosters a strong sense of community and family connection.
Warm and welcoming environmenthighly trained and attentive staffstrong director leadershipcomprehensive enrichment programs (
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Malibu
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Malibu, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Malibu zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90265 | 8 | 4.78 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Malibu (12–60 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Malibu based on parent reviews
Gan Malibu Early Childhood Center
22933 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
Parents consistently praise Gan Malibu Early Childhood Center as a warm, nurturing environment where children flourish academically, emotionally, and physically. The center is known for its dedicated teachers, thoughtfully designed activities including beach trips, art, yoga, and gardening, and strong sense of community that families describe as feeling like an extended family.
Malibu Methodist Church Nursery Center
30128 Morningview Dr., Malibu, CA
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery Center as an exceptional preschool with highly experienced, caring teachers and outstanding outdoor learning spaces. The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum emphasizes nature-based play, hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and fostering independence in children. Families also highlight the strong parent community that forms through the school.
Cabrillo Seaside Preschool
30237 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA
Parents consistently praise Cabrillo Seaside Preschool (also known as Malibu Methodist Nursery School) as an exceptional preschool that combines outdoor nature-based learning with strong social-emotional development. The facility features outstanding grounds with edible plants and direct beach access, experienced and caring teachers, and a Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence.
Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School
30128 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School as an exceptional learning environment with experienced, caring staff and outstanding outdoor facilities. The school uses Reggio Emilia-inspired methods emphasizing nature-based, hands-on learning and social-emotional development. All reviewers report their children thrived academically and personally, with many noting an added benefit of forming a connected parent community.
Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Preschool
24855 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Parents consistently praise MJCS Preschool for its nurturing, warm environment and highly trained staff who support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. The program offers diverse enrichment activities and prepares children well for kindergarten. The center fosters a strong sense of community and family connection.
Malibu Under The Oaks Preschool
3480 Las Flores Canyon, Malibu, CA
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Daycare Centers in Malibu, California
There are 8 daycare centers in Malibu, 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 Malibu have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 66 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Malibu, 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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- Address
- 3480 Las Flores Canyon, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 456-7111
Parents consistently praise Gan Malibu Early Childhood Center as a warm, nurturing environment where children flourish academically, emotionally, and physically. The center is known for its dedicated teachers, thoughtfully designed activities including beach trips, art, yoga, and gardening, and strong sense of community that families describe as feeling like an extended family.
- Address
- 22933 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 456-6573
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery Center as an exceptional preschool with highly experienced, caring teachers and outstanding outdoor learning spaces. The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum emphasizes nature-based play, hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and fostering independence in children. Families also highlight the strong parent community that forms through the school.
- Address
- 30128 Morningview Dr., Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 457-5144
Parents consistently praise Cabrillo Seaside Preschool (also known as Malibu Methodist Nursery School) as an exceptional preschool that combines outdoor nature-based learning with strong social-emotional development. The facility features outstanding grounds with edible plants and direct beach access, experienced and caring teachers, and a Reggio Emilia-inspired play-based curriculum that fosters child independence and confidence.
- Address
- 30237 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 457-0360
Parents consistently praise Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School as an exceptional learning environment with experienced, caring staff and outstanding outdoor facilities. The school uses Reggio Emilia-inspired methods emphasizing nature-based, hands-on learning and social-emotional development. All reviewers report their children thrived academically and personally, with many noting an added benefit of forming a connected parent community.
- Address
- 30128 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 457-5144
Parents consistently praise MJCS Preschool for its nurturing, warm environment and highly trained staff who support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. The program offers diverse enrichment activities and prepares children well for kindergarten. The center fosters a strong sense of community and family connection.
- Address
- 24855 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 456-2296
- Address
- 23960 Malibu Knolls, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 456-6615
- Address
- 6955 Fernhill Drive, #9, Malibu, CA
- Phone
- (310) 457-2937
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