How do I choose the right daycare in Alhambra?

When choosing a daycare in Alhambra, 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

What types of daycare are available in Alhambra?

Alhambra offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 30 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Alhambra, California (30 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

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 Alhambra for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alhambra

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.

Angel'S Montessori Preschool INC

4.72 score

4.9(20)

150 N. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

Parents consistently praise Angel's Montessori Preschool for exceptional academic instruction, caring staff, and supportive environment that fosters children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Multiple long-term families report significant educational progress and children who are excited to attend. Director Ms. Melina and staff members are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, genuine care, and commitment to early childhood development.

Montessori curriculumadvanced academic progress (readingwritingmath)

Little Acorn Montessori Academy

4.72 score

4.9(20)

1957 W. Huntington Dr., Alhambra, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Montessori Academy for its warm, nurturing Montessori-inspired approach and caring staff who foster children's academic and emotional growth. Families highlight the clean, well-organized environment, excellent communication through the ProCare app, on-site hot lunch program, and flexible hours (7am-6pm) as significant advantages.

Montessori-inspired curriculumcaring and dedicated staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean and well-organized facility

Granada Park United Methodist Church Nursery Scho

4.41 score

4.6(11)

1850 W Hellman Ave, Alhambra, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

Granada Park United Methodist Church Nursery School is highly praised by parents for its caring, patient teachers and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children, including potty training success, academic learning, and social growth. The facility offers flexible scheduling, affordable tuition, secure grounds, and excellent outdoor play spaces.

Caring and patient teacherssmooth transition to schoolpotty training support

First Baptist Church Alhambra Day Care Center

4.4 score

4.5(20)

101 S Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

Reviews consistently praise First Baptist Church Alhambra for its welcoming and spiritual atmosphere, friendly staff, and clean facilities. Parents appreciate the organized programs, community involvement, and comprehensive amenities including a school, playground, and multiuse spaces. The church is noted for making first-time visitors feel comfortable and included.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly and caring staffclean facilitiesspiritual environment

Bright Children Montessori Academy

4.38 score

4.5(16)

2216-18 South Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

Bright Children Montessori Academy in Alhambra receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, comprehensive curriculum including language and music instruction, and strong academic and social development outcomes.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentSpanish and Mandarin language instructionpiano lessons

Goaler INC.

4.35 score

4.6(7)

2401 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

Parents praise the dedicated and caring staff at this daycare, highlighting positive experiences with their children's development and happiness. The facility is noted as affordable with convenient hours and good use of technology for parent communication. One parent noted limited advanced learning activities but felt the price reflected the value.

Caring and professional staffchildren happy and engagedtech-savvy communication with parents via appsocial skills development

Bell Tower School

4.22 score

4.4(6)

3116 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

Bell Tower School is a family-run, trilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin) school with highly praised teachers, strong academics, and enrichment programs including dance and music. Parents consistently report children are happy, thriving academically, and developing cultural awareness, though one negative experience noted poor customer service during a tour.

Trilingual curriculumcaring and dedicated teacherslow student-to-teacher ratiostrong academics and test

Virgin Mary Preschool & Kindergarten

4.06 score

4.1(7)

700 W. Front St, Alhambra, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Virgin Mary Preschool & Kindergarten in Alhambra receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising patient and caring teachers who work well with children of varying needs. The facility benefits from a convenient residential location and supportive learning environment. However, a small number of reviews cite concerns about teacher attentiveness and care quality.

Patient and responsible teachersindividualized learning approachessafe environmentfriendly staff

Child Daycare & Preschools in Alhambra, California

There are 30 child daycare & preschools in Alhambra, California, making up 88% of the 34 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Alhambra, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 30 child daycare & preschools daycares in Alhambra, California, out of 34 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Alhambra, 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

Alhambra offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 30 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Alhambra for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Alhambra 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.

30 Child Daycare & Preschools in Alhambra, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alhambra

Top Rated

Angel'S Montessori Preschool INC

Little Acorn Montessori Academy

Children'S Montessori Center

Bright Children Montessori Academy

Lily'S Garden Preschool

Goaler INC.

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