Best Daycare Centers in South Gate, CA
Compare 17 daycare centers in South Gate. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
South Gate, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.5/5
- Parent reviews
- 56
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
South Gate has 17 licensed daycares with 56 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90280 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Gate
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.
- 1Kiddie Crest Academy4.41 score4.6(11)
13067 Paramount Boulevard, South Gate, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
Kiddie Crest Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and patient teaching staff. Parents highlight quality curriculum, engaging activities, good communication, and flexible hours. Multiple parents express strong satisfaction with their children's development and care experience.
Caring and compassionate teachersquality toddler curriculumflexible schedulingearly drop-off/late pick-up hours (6:30 AM - 6:00 PM) - 2Stanford Primary Center Cspp4.38 score4.7(6)
3020 Kansas Avenue, Rm #2, South Gate, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Stanford Primary Center CSPP receives predominantly positive feedback with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the teachers, staff friendliness, educational quality, and cleanliness. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the principal's management style and responsiveness.
friendly and dedicated teacherseducational curriculumclean facilitypersonalized attention to children - 3Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start4.2 score4.4(5)
12221 Industrial Avenue, South Gate, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 16 children
Parents consistently praise Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start for its excellent organization and positive environment. Reviews highlight good teachers and a welcoming atmosphere for children. All available reviews rate the facility at 5 stars.
Great organizationgood teacherspositive environment for childrenexcellent facility - 4Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy4.2 score4.4(5)
9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the organization, teaching staff, and overall environment for children.
Great organizationgood teacherspositive atmosphere for childrenexcellent quality care - 5Hsa Pasitos Head Start Champion Ps4.2 score4.4(5)
13431 Paramount Blvd, South Gate, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children
HSA Pasitos Head Start Champion PS in South Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the organization, teaching quality, and welcoming environment for children.
Great organizationquality teacherspositive atmosphere for childrenexcellent preschool program - 6Hsa Pasitos Head Start Scholar Preschool Center4.2 score4.4(5)
8692 Virginia Avenue, South Gate, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 60 children
HSA Pasitos Head Start Scholar Preschool Center in South Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5 stars, with parents praising the organization, teaching staff quality, and overall environment for children.
Great organizationgood teacherspositive atmosphere for childrenexcellent facility - 7Hsa Pasitos Head Start Heros Preschool Center4.2 score4.4(5)
9501 California Avenue, South Gate, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise HSA Pasitos Head Start Heroes Preschool Center with five-star ratings. Reviews highlight the center's strong organization, quality teachers, and positive environment for children.
Great organizationgood teacherspositive environmentquality preschool program - 8Hsa Pasitos Head Start Legend Pre School4.2 score4.4(5)
10125 California Avenue, South Gate, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 30 children
HSA PASITOS HEAD START LEGEND PRE SCHOOL receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility's organization, quality instruction, and positive environment for children.
well-organizedgood teacherspositive environmentexcellent facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in South Gate
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 56 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in South Gate, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
South Gate zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90280 | 17 | 4.5 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in South Gate (15–175 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in South Gate based on parent reviews
Tweedy Pasitos School Readiness Program
9724 Pinehurst, South Gate, CA
Parents highlight the school's Spanish immersion program and community-focused environment, noting that children are happy, safe, and developing bilingual literacy. Reviewers appreciate the child-centered approach that allows for outdoor exploration and the availability of part-time schedules. The few reviews so far describe a supportive atmosphere where staff foster strong family connections through events and communication.
Kiddie Crest Academy
13067 Paramount Boulevard, South Gate, CA
Kiddie Crest Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and patient teaching staff. Parents highlight quality curriculum, engaging activities, good communication, and flexible hours. Multiple parents express strong satisfaction with their children's development and care experience.
Stanford Primary Center Cspp
3020 Kansas Avenue, Rm #2, South Gate, CA
Stanford Primary Center CSPP receives predominantly positive feedback with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the teachers, staff friendliness, educational quality, and cleanliness. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the principal's management style and responsiveness.
Kid Town Usa Preschool-Montessori Academy
13500 Paramount Blvd., South Gate, CA
Parents highlight the school's engaging curriculum, loving teachers, and diverse seasonal events as key strengths, with one reviewer noting the benefit of healthy homemade meals. While the few reviews provided are overwhelmingly positive, no specific complaints or negatives are mentioned.
Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start
12221 Industrial Avenue, South Gate, CA
Parents consistently praise Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start for its excellent organization and positive environment. Reviews highlight good teachers and a welcoming atmosphere for children. All available reviews rate the facility at 5 stars.
Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy
9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA
Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the organization, teaching staff, and overall environment for children.
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Daycare Centers in South Gate, California
There are 17 daycare centers in South Gate, 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 South Gate have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.58 stars. Our analysis covers 56 parent reviews. Parents in South Gate most frequently praise daycares for great organization, good teachers, and excellent facility.
When choosing a daycare in South Gate, 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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Parents highlight the school's Spanish immersion program and community-focused environment, noting that children are happy, safe, and developing bilingual literacy. Reviewers appreciate the child-centered approach that allows for outdoor exploration and the availability of part-time schedules. The few reviews so far describe a supportive atmosphere where staff foster strong family connections through events and communication.
- Address
- 9724 Pinehurst, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (562) 806-5400
Parents highlight the school's engaging curriculum, loving teachers, and diverse seasonal events as key strengths, with one reviewer noting the benefit of healthy homemade meals. While the few reviews provided are overwhelmingly positive, no specific complaints or negatives are mentioned.
- Address
- 13500 Paramount Blvd., South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (562) 630-0400
Stanford Primary Center CSPP receives predominantly positive feedback with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Parents consistently praise the teachers, staff friendliness, educational quality, and cleanliness. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the principal's management style and responsiveness.
- Address
- 3020 Kansas Avenue, Rm #2, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 563-9208
Kiddie Crest Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and patient teaching staff. Parents highlight quality curriculum, engaging activities, good communication, and flexible hours. Multiple parents express strong satisfaction with their children's development and care experience.
- Address
- 13067 Paramount Boulevard, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (562) 633-2032
Parents consistently praise Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start for its excellent organization and positive environment. Reviews highlight good teachers and a welcoming atmosphere for children. All available reviews rate the facility at 5 stars.
- Address
- 12221 Industrial Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (562) 408-0676
Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the organization, teaching staff, and overall environment for children.
- Address
- 9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 513-0594
HSA Pasitos Head Start Champion PS in South Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the organization, teaching quality, and welcoming environment for children.
- Address
- 13431 Paramount Blvd, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 513-0594
HSA Pasitos Head Start Scholar Preschool Center in South Gate receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5 stars, with parents praising the organization, teaching staff quality, and overall environment for children.
- Address
- 8692 Virginia Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 249-0368
Parents consistently praise HSA Pasitos Head Start Heroes Preschool Center with five-star ratings. Reviews highlight the center's strong organization, quality teachers, and positive environment for children.
- Address
- 9501 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 513-0594
HSA PASITOS HEAD START LEGEND PRE SCHOOL receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility's organization, quality instruction, and positive environment for children.
- Address
- 10125 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 513-0594
- Address
- 4523 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 563-6568
- Address
- 5511 Century Blvd., South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 567-0511
- Address
- 10108 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 567-2782
- Address
- 9200 State Street, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 563-0067
- Address
- 8914 Hunt Ave, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 249-5779
- Address
- 9329 Madison Avenue, South Gate, CA
- Phone
- (323) 566-5491
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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 — 12 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 5 facilities