Best Daycare Centers in Walnut, CA
Compare 15 daycare centers in Walnut. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Walnut, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.51/5
- Parent reviews
- 59
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Walnut has 15 licensed daycares with 59 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91789 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Walnut
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.
- 1Kid Junction Preschool4.62 score5(8)
20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Kid Junction Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, engaged staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic engagement, and smooth transitions into the program. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and credit the school with their children's growth and development.
Responsive and supportive staff (especially Ms. Clara)low staff turnoverchildren genuinely happy a - 2Kid Junction4.62 score5(8)
20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
Kid Junction receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and family-owned atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, excited to attend, and show measurable growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. The facility is noted for its accommodating approach to transitions and low staff turnover.
Caring and attentive staffresponsive management (Ms. Clara)low staff turnoverchildren eager - 3Bright Star Montessori Academy4.23 score4.4(7)
800 Francesca Dr., Walnut, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children
Parents consistently praise Bright Star Montessori Academy for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and positive impact on child development. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared for public school and enjoyed attending daily. The school is noted for strong teacher-parent communication and individual attention to each child's growth.
Caring and friendly staffauthentic Montessori approachchild development and academic preparationexcellent communication with parents - 4Montessori Of Walnut4.23 score4.3(16)
20121 E. Alisu Court, Walnut, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 196 children
Parents consistently praise Montessori of Walnut for its high-quality Montessori education, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families report significant academic and social progress, with children advancing in literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and emotional regulation. The facility is noted for its clean environment, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse extracurricular activities.
Dedicated and compassionate staffpersonalized attention and individualized lesson plansstrong academic preparation for kindergartenexcellent social skill development - 5Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool-Walnut3.94 score3.9(9)
1920 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Rd., Walnut, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 134 children
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Walnut receives mostly positive reviews praising its bilingual Mandarin-English curriculum, caring staff, and character education focus. Most parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciated the daily meals and parent communication. However, two negative reviews criticized the school's handling of children with adjustment difficulties and rigid discipline approach.
Bilingual curriculum (Mandarin and Englis
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Walnut
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Walnut zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91789 | 15 | 4.51 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Walnut (20–196 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Walnut based on parent reviews
Kid Junction Preschool
20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA
Kid Junction Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, engaged staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic engagement, and smooth transitions into the program. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and credit the school with their children's growth and development.
Kid Junction
20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA
Kid Junction receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and family-owned atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, excited to attend, and show measurable growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. The facility is noted for its accommodating approach to transitions and low staff turnover.
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
20781 Amar Road, #1, Walnut, CA
Parents highlight significant improvements following a change in ownership, noting enhanced safety, updated facilities, and a nurturing environment where teachers are described as caring and attentive. One family notes better management compared to the past, while others appreciate the staff's dedication to children's habits and social development.
Walnut United Methodist Preschool
20601 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
Reviewers highlight the school's small class sizes and highly attentive, caring staff who provide individualized attention and thoughtful gestures like hairstyling. Parents appreciate the balanced curriculum that mixes education, arts, and fun with minimal religious focus, noting that children are happy, healthy, and well-mannered.
Bright Star Montessori Academy
800 Francesca Dr., Walnut, CA
Parents consistently praise Bright Star Montessori Academy for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and positive impact on child development. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared for public school and enjoyed attending daily. The school is noted for strong teacher-parent communication and individual attention to each child's growth.
Montessori Of Walnut
20121 E. Alisu Court, Walnut, CA
Parents consistently praise Montessori of Walnut for its high-quality Montessori education, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families report significant academic and social progress, with children advancing in literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and emotional regulation. The facility is noted for its clean environment, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Daycare Centers in Walnut, California
There are 15 daycare centers in Walnut, 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 Walnut have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.51 stars. Our analysis covers 59 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Walnut, 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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Kid Junction Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, engaged staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic engagement, and smooth transitions into the program. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and credit the school with their children's growth and development.
- Address
- 20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 595-5437
Kid Junction receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and family-owned atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, excited to attend, and show measurable growth in confidence, academics, and social skills. The facility is noted for its accommodating approach to transitions and low staff turnover.
- Address
- 20704 San Jose Hills Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 595-5437
Parents highlight significant improvements following a change in ownership, noting enhanced safety, updated facilities, and a nurturing environment where teachers are described as caring and attentive. One family notes better management compared to the past, while others appreciate the staff's dedication to children's habits and social development.
- Address
- 20781 Amar Road, #1, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 594-8172
Reviewers highlight the school's small class sizes and highly attentive, caring staff who provide individualized attention and thoughtful gestures like hairstyling. Parents appreciate the balanced curriculum that mixes education, arts, and fun with minimal religious focus, noting that children are happy, healthy, and well-mannered.
- Address
- 20601 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 444-9340
Feedback is mixed, with some parents praising the multilingual education, complimentary hot meals, and caring staff, while others report significant issues with management and communication. Specific complaints include canceled after-school programs, inappropriate classroom lighting during nap times, and a lack of administrative responsiveness. One parent also cited concerns about teachers using phones and chaotic scheduling.
- Address
- 20675 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 468-9798
Parents consistently praise Bright Star Montessori Academy for its caring staff, quality Montessori education, and positive impact on child development. Multiple reviewers report their children were well-prepared for public school and enjoyed attending daily. The school is noted for strong teacher-parent communication and individual attention to each child's growth.
- Address
- 800 Francesca Dr., Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (626) 839-0822
Parents consistently praise Montessori of Walnut for its high-quality Montessori education, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families report significant academic and social progress, with children advancing in literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and emotional regulation. The facility is noted for its clean environment, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse extracurricular activities.
- Address
- 20121 E. Alisu Court, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 598-9267
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Walnut receives mostly positive reviews praising its bilingual Mandarin-English curriculum, caring staff, and character education focus. Most parents report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and appreciated the daily meals and parent communication. However, two negative reviews criticized the school's handling of children with adjustment difficulties and rigid discipline approach.
- Address
- 1920 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff Rd., Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 895-2126
- Address
- 1300 So. Brea Canyon Cutoff, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 598-3154
- Address
- 1300 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (626) 854-3449
- Address
- 1300 Brea Canyon Cut Off, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 444-8362
- Address
- 21639 Valley Boulevard, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 468-5979
- Address
- 20675 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 468-9798
- Address
- 19501 Shadow Oak Dr., Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (818) 964-7358
- Address
- 841 S. Glenwick Ave., Walnut, CA
- Phone
- (909) 595-3107
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