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17 Daycare Centers in South Gate, California

Browse all 17 daycare centers in South Gate, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1
    Kiddie Crest Academy
    4.41 score
    4.6(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)
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8

    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Gate based on parent reviews

Tweedy Pasitos School Readiness Program

5(4)

9724 Pinehurst, South Gate, CA

Kiddie Crest Academy

4.6(11)

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.

Caring and compassionate teachersquality toddler curriculumflexible scheduling

Stanford Primary Center Cspp

4.7(6)

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.

friendly and dedicated teacherseducational curriculumclean facility

Kid Town Usa Preschool-Montessori Academy

4.7(3)

13500 Paramount Blvd., South Gate, CA

Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start

4.4(5)

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.

Great organizationgood teacherspositive environment for children

Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy

4.4(5)

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.

Great organizationgood teacherspositive atmosphere 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.

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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Tweedy Pasitos School Readiness Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9724 Pinehurst, South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 806-5400
Kid Town Usa Preschool-Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
13500 Paramount Blvd., South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 630-0400
Stanford Primary Center Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 facility
Address
3020 Kansas Avenue, Rm #2, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 563-9208
Kiddie Crest Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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 scheduling
Address
13067 Paramount Boulevard, South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 633-2032
Pasitos Hollydale Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

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 children
Address
12221 Industrial Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 408-0676
Pasitos San Miguel Pre-Kindergarten Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 children
Address
9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 513-0594
Hsa Pasitos Head Start Champion Ps
Headstart Programs
4.4

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 children
Address
13431 Paramount Blvd, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 513-0594
Hsa Pasitos Head Start Scholar Preschool Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

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 children
Address
8692 Virginia Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 249-0368
Hsa Pasitos Head Start Heros Preschool Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

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 environment
Address
9501 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 513-0594
Hsa Pasitos Head Start Legend Pre School
Headstart Programs
4.4

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 environment
Address
10125 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 513-0594
Kids Forum Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
4523 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 563-6568
Hollydale Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5511 Century Blvd., South Gate, CA
Phone
(562) 602-6900
San Miguel Elementary School Cspp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9801 San Miguel Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 567-0511
Montessori House Of South Gate
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10108 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 567-2782
West Side
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9200 State Street, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 563-0067
South Region Early Education Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8914 Hunt Ave, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 249-5779
St. Helen Pre-Kinder
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9329 Madison Avenue, South Gate, CA
Phone
(323) 566-5491

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Frequently asked questions

There are 17 all daycares in South Gate, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in South Gate, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
South Gate offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in South Gate for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Gate must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.