Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Carson, CA
Compare 19 child daycare & preschools in Carson. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Carson, California at a glance
- Programs
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 165
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Carson has 19 licensed child daycare & preschools with 165 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 90746 (avg 5 stars), while 90745 has the largest selection (10 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carson
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.
- 1Lakeshore Kids & Co. Day Care Center4.48 score4.6(20)
2695 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise this store for its wide selection of quality educational toys and learning materials that are durable and long-lasting. Staff members are frequently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, with excellent customer service. The location offers free weekly Saturday crafts, a large warehouse outlet section with discounted items, and engaging activities for children.
High-quality durable productsfriendly and helpful staffwide s - 2City Of Carson- Dolphin Park Children'S Ctr.4.4 score4.5(20)
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise this facility as a clean, well-maintained park with excellent amenities for families and children. The space features playgrounds, sports courts, musical instruments, and shaded areas that make it safe and family-friendly. Multiple reviewers highlight the recent renovations and overall quality of the facilities.
Clean restroomssafe environmentspacious playgroundmusical instruments - 3Carson Park4.4 score4.5(20)
21411 S. Orrick Ave., Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Carson Park is consistently praised as a well-maintained, family-friendly community park with excellent facilities and amenities. Parents appreciate the clean grounds, beautiful landscaping, recreational areas, and welcoming staff. The park is ideal for various family gatherings, events, and outdoor activities.
Clean facilitiesbutterfly gardenart installationsmodern architecture - 4Dolphin Park4.4 score4.5(20)
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Reviews praise Dolphin Park as a clean, well-maintained family-friendly facility with excellent recreational amenities including baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground with musical instruments and play structures. Parents appreciate the safe environment, ample shade, and cleanliness of restrooms.
clean facilitiessafe environmentlarge playgroundbaseball field - 5Veterans Park4.32 score4.4(20)
22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Veterans Park in Carson is a community park facility with excellent ratings (all 5-star reviews). Parents praise its cleanliness, safety, spacious grounds, and frequent community events including cultural celebrations and sports activities.
Clean and safe environmentfriendly staffample space for sports and playregular community events (Philippine Independence Day - 6Calas Park4.32 score4.4(20)
1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Parents praise Calas Park as a well-maintained community park with excellent facilities for children and families. Reviews highlight the spacious playground, ample parking, organized summer programs, and friendly staff. The park is noted for its cleanliness, open fields, and activities suitable for various age groups.
Excellent playground equipmentample parkingclean restroomsfriendly and helpful staff - 7Del Amo Park4.16 score4.2(20)
703 E. Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Note: These reviews appear to be for Del Amo Park, a public park in Carson, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the park's cleanliness, spacious grounds, and variety of recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas. Parents appreciate its quiet weekday atmosphere and safe environment.
Clean and well-maintainedquiet during weekdaysspacious groundsmultiple recreational facilities (baseball field - 8Golden City Child Development Center INC.4 score4(20)
812 E. Carson St., Carson, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Golden City Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Multiple parents report multi-generational attendance and strong educational outcomes. One review references past negative reviews but argues they were unfounded and encourages prospective parents not to be discouraged.
Attentive and patient staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong curriculum balancing education and play
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Carson
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 165 reviews, analyzed by AI
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Carson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90746 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| 90745 | 10 | 4.4 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Carson (12–116 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
13
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Carson based on parent reviews
Lakeshore Kids & Co. Day Care Center
2695 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA
Parents consistently praise this store for its wide selection of quality educational toys and learning materials that are durable and long-lasting. Staff members are frequently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, with excellent customer service. The location offers free weekly Saturday crafts, a large warehouse outlet section with discounted items, and engaging activities for children.
City Of Carson- Dolphin Park Children'S Ctr.
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
Parents consistently praise this facility as a clean, well-maintained park with excellent amenities for families and children. The space features playgrounds, sports courts, musical instruments, and shaded areas that make it safe and family-friendly. Multiple reviewers highlight the recent renovations and overall quality of the facilities.
Carson Park
21411 S. Orrick Ave., Carson, CA
Carson Park is consistently praised as a well-maintained, family-friendly community park with excellent facilities and amenities. Parents appreciate the clean grounds, beautiful landscaping, recreational areas, and welcoming staff. The park is ideal for various family gatherings, events, and outdoor activities.
Dolphin Park
21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
Reviews praise Dolphin Park as a clean, well-maintained family-friendly facility with excellent recreational amenities including baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground with musical instruments and play structures. Parents appreciate the safe environment, ample shade, and cleanliness of restrooms.
Veterans Park
22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA
Veterans Park in Carson is a community park facility with excellent ratings (all 5-star reviews). Parents praise its cleanliness, safety, spacious grounds, and frequent community events including cultural celebrations and sports activities.
Calas Park
1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA
Parents praise Calas Park as a well-maintained community park with excellent facilities for children and families. Reviews highlight the spacious playground, ample parking, organized summer programs, and friendly staff. The park is noted for its cleanliness, open fields, and activities suitable for various age groups.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Carson, California
There are 19 child daycare & preschools in Carson, 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 Carson have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 165 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Carson, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Carson
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One parent describes the CSUDH Infant-Toddler Development Center as the best place for their child, highlighting the cleanliness of the facility and their appreciation for the staff.
- Address
- 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 243-1011
One parent describes loving the school, noting their daughter is learning a great deal. They highlight the friendly staff, clean environment, and beautiful facilities.
- Address
- 20920 Chico Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 629-5929
One parent describes CURTISCARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT as a clean and beautiful facility with friendly staff, noting that their daughter is learning significantly. The review highlights a positive experience with the school environment and the quality of education provided.
- Address
- 20920 Chico Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 629-5929
- Address
- 1110 1/2 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 631-8881
One parent highlights the wonderful staff and their dedication to helping children. No negative aspects were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 22309 Catskill Ave, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 830-6987
Parents consistently praise this store for its wide selection of quality educational toys and learning materials that are durable and long-lasting. Staff members are frequently highlighted as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, with excellent customer service. The location offers free weekly Saturday crafts, a large warehouse outlet section with discounted items, and engaging activities for children.
- Address
- 2695 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 537-8600
Parents consistently praise this facility as a clean, well-maintained park with excellent amenities for families and children. The space features playgrounds, sports courts, musical instruments, and shaded areas that make it safe and family-friendly. Multiple reviewers highlight the recent renovations and overall quality of the facilities.
- Address
- 21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 549-4560
Carson Park is consistently praised as a well-maintained, family-friendly community park with excellent facilities and amenities. Parents appreciate the clean grounds, beautiful landscaping, recreational areas, and welcoming staff. The park is ideal for various family gatherings, events, and outdoor activities.
- Address
- 21411 S. Orrick Ave., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 830-4925
Reviews praise Dolphin Park as a clean, well-maintained family-friendly facility with excellent recreational amenities including baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground with musical instruments and play structures. Parents appreciate the safe environment, ample shade, and cleanliness of restrooms.
- Address
- 21205 S. Water St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 549-4560
Veterans Park in Carson is a community park facility with excellent ratings (all 5-star reviews). Parents praise its cleanliness, safety, spacious grounds, and frequent community events including cultural celebrations and sports activities.
- Address
- 22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 830-4185
Parents praise Calas Park as a well-maintained community park with excellent facilities for children and families. Reviews highlight the spacious playground, ample parking, organized summer programs, and friendly staff. The park is noted for its cleanliness, open fields, and activities suitable for various age groups.
- Address
- 1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 518-3565
Note: These reviews appear to be for Del Amo Park, a public park in Carson, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the park's cleanliness, spacious grounds, and variety of recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas. Parents appreciate its quiet weekday atmosphere and safe environment.
- Address
- 703 E. Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 329-7717
Golden City Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Multiple parents report multi-generational attendance and strong educational outcomes. One review references past negative reviews but argues they were unfounded and encourages prospective parents not to be discouraged.
- Address
- 812 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 634-5664
- Address
- 2695 E. Dominguez St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 537-8600
- Address
- 19410 Annalee Ave, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 537-4740
- Address
- 801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 835-0212
- Address
- 1000 E Victoria, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 243-1015
- Address
- 18419 South Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 327-6545
- Address
- 415 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA
- Phone
- (310) 329-2348
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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