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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in La Mirada, CA

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in La Mirada. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

La Mirada, California at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
3

La Mirada has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90638 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Mirada

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.

  1. 1
    Eagles Nest
    4.3 score
    4.4(15)

    14340 Valley View Avenue, La Mirada, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Eagles Nest Preschool in La Mirada receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong developmental and academic preparation, and a warm, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically (letter/number recognition, reading, writing skills) and socially, with seamless transitions to kindergarten. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and offers engaging activities, holiday events, and daily photo updates through an app.

    Warm and caring staffstrong academic curriculum and school readinessattentive individualized careclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in La Mirada

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

La Mirada zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
906386
4.8
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in La Mirada (45–176 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in La Mirada based on parent reviews

Eagles Nest

4.4(15)

14340 Valley View Avenue, La Mirada, CA

Eagles Nest Preschool in La Mirada receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong developmental and academic preparation, and a warm, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically (letter/number recognition, reading, writing skills) and socially, with seamless transitions to kindergarten. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and offers engaging activities, holiday events, and daily photo updates through an app.

Warm and caring staffstrong academic curriculum and school readinessattentive individualized care

Grow And Learn Center

5(2)

14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada, CA

Community Presbyterian Preschool

4.8(2)

13701 Hillsborough, La Mirada, CA

One parent highlights the school's small class size and affordability, noting that the program effectively prepares children for kindergarten through a mix of academic, social, and responsibility training. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the teachers and staff, wishing they had enrolled their older child sooner.

small class sizeaffordable pricingstrong teacher quality

Gim Place

5(1)

15700 Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA

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Child Daycare & Preschools in La Mirada, California

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in La Mirada, 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 La Mirada have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in La Mirada, 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 La Mirada

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Gim Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
15700 Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada, CA
Phone
(714) 739-1198
Grow And Learn Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada, CA
Phone
(714) 739-5911
Community Presbyterian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent highlights the school's small class size and affordability, noting that the program effectively prepares children for kindergarten through a mix of academic, social, and responsibility training. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the teachers and staff, wishing they had enrolled their older child sooner.

small class sizeaffordable pricingstrong teacher quality
Address
13701 Hillsborough, La Mirada, CA
Phone
(562) 902-9282
Eagles Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Eagles Nest Preschool in La Mirada receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong developmental and academic preparation, and a warm, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically (letter/number recognition, reading, writing skills) and socially, with seamless transitions to kindergarten. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and offers engaging activities, holiday events, and daily photo updates through an app.

Warm and caring staffstrong academic curriculum and school readinessattentive individualized care
Address
14340 Valley View Avenue, La Mirada, CA
Phone
(562) 944-8381
Heights Christian Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12200 Oxford Drive, La Mirada, CA
Phone
(562) 902-1779
Foster Road State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13930 E. Foster Rd., La Mirada, CA
Phone
(562) 921-9908

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in La Mirada, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in La Mirada have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in La Mirada, 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
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 La Mirada for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in La Mirada 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.