Best Child Daycare & Preschools in La Canada, CA
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in La Canada. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
La Canada, California at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.68/5
- Parent reviews
- 94
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
La Canada has 12 licensed child daycare & preschools with 94 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91011 zip code, averaging 4.68 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Canada
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.
- 1Foothill Progressive Montessori School4.67 score5(10)
827 Houseman Street, La Canada, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 62 children
Foothill Progressive Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, Montessori-based curriculum, and balanced approach to education and fun. Parents consistently highlight strong child development, engaging special classes (art and science), and a nurturing environment that feels like home.
Experienced and caring teachersMontessori teaching methodspecialized art and science classeschild-centered approach tailored to individual abilities - 2La Canada Presbyterian Church Infant Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
626 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
La Canada Presbyterian Church Infant Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its warm, well-trained staff, creative activities, outdoor play, and clear parent communication. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment and strong leadership, even noting they felt comfortable despite not being church members.
Caring and well-trained staffcreative projects and outdoor playclear parent-staff communicationwelcoming to non-members - 3La Canada Preschool4.45 score4.9(5)
4460 Oakwood Ave., La Canada, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
La Cañada Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, well-trained staff, play-based Montessori-style curriculum, mixed-age groupings, and flexible scheduling as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend.
Warm and nurturing teacherswell-trained staffexcellent teacher-to-student ratioplay-based and Montessori-style learning - 4La Canada Flintridge Youth House Comm. Ctr. Presch4.32 score4.4(20)
4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents praise this community center for its diverse variety of classes and camps for kids and adults, including ceramics, sports, dance, theater, and cooking. The facility is consistently noted for excellent instructors, caring staff, good communication, and a convenient location with ample parking. Multiple reviewers express strong satisfaction and indicate they would return.
Variety of classes and campsexcellent instructorsgreat staffgood communication - 5Flintridge Montessori Pre-School & Elementary INC4.13 score4.2(9)
1739 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Flintridge Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Montessori curriculum, well-trained staff, and strong academic outcomes where children often advance 1-2 grade levels ahead of peers. One negative review raises concerns about the director's demeanor and management style. The school is noted for its clean facilities, organized classrooms, and nurturing environment.
Strong academics and advanced learning outcomescaring and nurturing staffwell-maintained premisesorganized classrooms
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in La Canada
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 94 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in La Canada, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
La Canada zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91011 | 16 | 4.68 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in La Canada (24–154 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in La Canada based on parent reviews
La Canada Preschool
4460 Oakwood Ave., La Canada, CA
La Cañada Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, well-trained staff, play-based Montessori-style curriculum, mixed-age groupings, and flexible scheduling as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend.
La Canada United Methodist Children'S Center
104 Berkshire Place, La Canada, CA
Parents describe the center as a nurturing and well-run environment with experienced leadership and caring teachers. Reviewers highlight the structured curriculum, strong communication, and community-focused events as key benefits. No specific complaints or negative aspects are mentioned in the available feedback.
Child Education Center-Caltech/Jpl Community
140 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
Parents highlight the center's exceptional STEM integration, outdoor-focused curriculum, and deeply caring staff, though one substitute teacher notes inconsistencies in supervision and management responsiveness. The school offers a unique, nature-inspired environment with high autonomy for children, but faces challenges regarding limited parking, unclear program structures, and staff turnover. Tuition is considered high, yet discounts are available for affiliated families, and transportation services are provided for school-age programs.
Child Educational Center-Caltech/Jpl Community
140 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
Parents highlight the center's strong STEM integration, outdoor-focused learning environment, and loving teachers, with one reviewer noting significant concerns regarding staff inconsistency, unclear management responses to concerns, and limited parking. Another parent praises the genuine care and respect shown to children, while a third offers a detailed critique citing high tuition, staffing turnover, and unclear program structure alongside the benefits of free outdoor play and autonomy for school-age children.
Child Educational Center-Caltech/Jpl Community
4540 Encinas Drive, La Canada, CA
One parent highlights the center’s strong STEM integration and loving, individualized approach for infants through preschoolers, while another provides a detailed critique of its unstructured, outdoor-focused model. This second review notes that while the environment fosters independence, it suffers from inconsistent teacher engagement, unclear boundaries, and limited management responsiveness to concerns.
Child Educational Center-Caltech/Jpl Community
5025 Palm Drive, La Canada, CA
Parents highlight the center's strong STEM focus, outdoor learning environment, and dedicated teachers, while one reviewer notes challenges with staff consistency, management responsiveness, and limited parking.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in La Canada, California
There are 12 child daycare & preschools in La Canada, California, making up 75% of the 16 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 La Canada have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews. Parents in La Canada most frequently praise daycares for van transportation, discounts for jpl/caltech affiliates, and stem integration through play.
When choosing a daycare in La Canada, 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 describe the center as a nurturing and well-run environment with experienced leadership and caring teachers. Reviewers highlight the structured curriculum, strong communication, and community-focused events as key benefits. No specific complaints or negative aspects are mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 104 Berkshire Place, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-2871
La Cañada Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, well-trained staff, play-based Montessori-style curriculum, mixed-age groupings, and flexible scheduling as key strengths. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend.
- Address
- 4460 Oakwood Ave., La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-2764
Parents highlight the center's exceptional STEM integration, outdoor-focused curriculum, and deeply caring staff, though one substitute teacher notes inconsistencies in supervision and management responsiveness. The school offers a unique, nature-inspired environment with high autonomy for children, but faces challenges regarding limited parking, unclear program structures, and staff turnover. Tuition is considered high, yet discounts are available for affiliated families, and transportation services are provided for school-age programs.
- Address
- 140 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 354-3418
Parents highlight the center's strong STEM integration, outdoor-focused learning environment, and loving teachers, with one reviewer noting significant concerns regarding staff inconsistency, unclear management responses to concerns, and limited parking. Another parent praises the genuine care and respect shown to children, while a third offers a detailed critique citing high tuition, staffing turnover, and unclear program structure alongside the benefits of free outdoor play and autonomy for school-age children.
- Address
- 140 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 354-3418
One parent highlights the center’s strong STEM integration and loving, individualized approach for infants through preschoolers, while another provides a detailed critique of its unstructured, outdoor-focused model. This second review notes that while the environment fosters independence, it suffers from inconsistent teacher engagement, unclear boundaries, and limited management responsiveness to concerns.
- Address
- 4540 Encinas Drive, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-2347
Parents highlight the center's strong STEM focus, outdoor learning environment, and dedicated teachers, while one reviewer notes challenges with staff consistency, management responsiveness, and limited parking.
- Address
- 5025 Palm Drive, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-2347
Parents highlight the center's exceptional STEM integration, genuine care from teachers, and outstanding outdoor facilities, while one reviewer notes inconsistencies in staff engagement, unclear program structure, and limited parking. Another parent praises the individualized respect and learning through play, whereas a substitute teacher observed some administrative rigidity and staffing turnover.
- Address
- 471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-2347
Parents praise this community center for its diverse variety of classes and camps for kids and adults, including ceramics, sports, dance, theater, and cooking. The facility is consistently noted for excellent instructors, caring staff, good communication, and a convenient location with ample parking. Multiple reviewers express strong satisfaction and indicate they would return.
- Address
- 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-8687
Parents highlight the center's strong emphasis on outdoor play, including daily bike rides on an adjacent track and frequent field trips using public transportation. Reviewers appreciate the hands-on curriculum featuring science, art, and real-world tasks, along with a stable, long-tenured teaching staff that fosters a family-like environment.
- Address
- 4490 Cornishon Avenue, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-1700
Some parents highlight exceptional teacher care and strong social preparation for kindergarten, while one family reports significant concerns regarding high staff turnover, inadequate cleanliness, and poor food quality.
- Address
- 1200 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-8207
Flintridge Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the Montessori curriculum, well-trained staff, and strong academic outcomes where children often advance 1-2 grade levels ahead of peers. One negative review raises concerns about the director's demeanor and management style. The school is noted for its clean facilities, organized classrooms, and nurturing environment.
- Address
- 1739 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 790-8844
- Address
- 4490 Cornishon Ave., Building I, La Canada, CA
- Phone
- (818) 952-5100
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