Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Altadena, CA
Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in Altadena. Average rating: 4.81/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Altadena, California at a glance
- Programs
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.81/5
- Parent reviews
- 21
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Altadena has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.81/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91001 zip code, averaging 4.81 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Altadena
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.
- 1World Of Little Angels3.78 score3.7(14)
2120 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
World of Little Angels is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, educational approach, and comprehensive care. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, nutritious meals, safety features, and strong community support, particularly during the Eaton Canyon fires. Children reportedly make significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
Kind and attentive staffstructured learning combined with playcomprehensive meals (breakfastlunch
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Altadena
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Altadena, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Altadena zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91001 | 19 | 4.81 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Altadena (15–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Altadena based on parent reviews
Children'S Country House
2821 Santa Rosa, Altadena, CA
Parents highlight a warm, nurturing environment that fosters social and academic growth through hands-on outdoor learning and nature exploration. Reviewers appreciate the attentive staff, homemade meals, and therapeutic atmosphere, noting significant developmental progress in their children.
Firehouse Preschool
1923 N. Allen Avenue, Altadena, CA
Parents highlight the clean, welcoming environment and dedicated staff, noting their children thrive academically and socially in small classes. The facility is praised for accommodating working parents with reasonable hours and tuition, alongside strong communication and community engagement. No specific complaints are mentioned in the available feedback.
Altadena Boys & Girls Academy
2151 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA
Altadena Children'S Center
2326 North El Molino, Altadena, CA
Altadena Children'S Center
791 Calaveras, Altadena, CA
World Of Little Angels
2120 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA
World of Little Angels is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, educational approach, and comprehensive care. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, nutritious meals, safety features, and strong community support, particularly during the Eaton Canyon fires. Children reportedly make significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Altadena, California
There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Altadena, California, making up 79% of the 19 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Altadena have an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Altadena, 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 a warm, nurturing environment that fosters social and academic growth through hands-on outdoor learning and nature exploration. Reviewers appreciate the attentive staff, homemade meals, and therapeutic atmosphere, noting significant developmental progress in their children.
- Address
- 2821 Santa Rosa, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 798-8083
Parents highlight the clean, welcoming environment and dedicated staff, noting their children thrive academically and socially in small classes. The facility is praised for accommodating working parents with reasonable hours and tuition, alongside strong communication and community engagement. No specific complaints are mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 1923 N. Allen Avenue, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 798-2865
- Address
- 2151 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 345-0540
- Address
- 2326 North El Molino, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 797-6142
- Address
- 791 Calaveras, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 797-6142
World of Little Angels is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, educational approach, and comprehensive care. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, nutritious meals, safety features, and strong community support, particularly during the Eaton Canyon fires. Children reportedly make significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
- Address
- 2120 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 639-3595
- Address
- 1050 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 798-8858
- Address
- 712 W. Mt. View St., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 794-3211
- Address
- 712 W. Mt. View St., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 794-3211
- Address
- 743 E. Calaveras St., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 396-5650
- Address
- 593 W. Woodbury Road, #B, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (818) 798-6773
- Address
- 848 & 850 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 318-3482
- Address
- 922 E. Mendocino Street, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 794-2244
- Address
- 2387 N. Lake Ave, Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 797-6056
- Address
- 2046 Allen Ave., Altadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 794-1000
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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