Best Child Daycare & Preschools in La Puente, CA
Compare 35 child daycare & preschools in La Puente. Average rating: 3.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
La Puente, California at a glance
- Programs
- 35
- Avg rating
- 3.95/5
- Parent reviews
- 88
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
La Puente has 35 licensed child daycare & preschools with 88 parent reviews averaging 3.95/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 91746 (avg 4.51 stars), while 91744 has the largest selection (34 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Puente
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.
- 1Puente Ave Preschool4.45 score4.7(9)
14032 Dillerdale St, La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Puente Ave Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, director Ms. Kimberly, safety standards, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children learn and develop well, with strong communication between staff and families. One dissenting review criticizes the facility as a cash grab without providing specific details.
Staff warmth and patiencedaily communication with familiessafety and cleanliness standardsindividualized child care - 2Puente Avenue Preschool4.45 score4.7(9)
14032 Dillerdale Ave, La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Puente Avenue Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, cleanliness, safety, and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, individual attention to children, and engaging learning activities. One negative review claims the facility is a cash grab.
caring and friendly staffexcellent safety and cleanlinessstrong parent-staff communicationengaging learning activities - 3Bassett Head Start/Erwin4.32 score4.4(20)
943 N. Sunkist Avenue, La Puente, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 168 children
This appears to be a data error, as the reviews provided are for various college/vocational instructors and classes (water treatment, electrical, administrative assistant, ABE), not for Bassett Head Start/Erwin daycare center in La Puente. No actual daycare reviews are present.
Unable to assess daycare-specific feedback due to mismatched review data - 4Amar Children'S Center4.3 score4.6(5)
1000 N. California Ave., La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 384 children
Amar Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the quality of staff and teachers, noting their children are happy and well-prepared for elementary school during their time at the center from ages 1.5 to 5.5 years old.
caring and helpful staffhappy childrenskill developmentpreparation for elementary school - 5La Puente Discovery Center4.05 score4.1(5)
13921 E. Amar Road, La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
LA PUENTE DISCOVERY CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, year-round availability, and strong parent communication. However, one parent raised serious concerns about portion sizes, supply management, child safety incidents, staffing levels, and educational quality.
Dedicated and patient staffyear-round operation with minimal closuresstrong parent-child communication via Class Dojo with photos/videosclean facility - 6Leaps And Bounds4.05 score4.1(5)
13921 Amar Road, La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Leaps and Bounds receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, year-round operation, strong parent communication, and developmental support. However, one negative review raises concerns about small food portions, supply management, staff-to-child ratios, lack of incident communication, and limited educational programming.
Caring and patient staffyear-round operation with minimal closuresstrong parent-teacher communication via Class Dojo with daily photos/videosdevelopmental support (potty training - 7Montessori Academy Of La Puente3.75 score3.6(8)
846 N. Orange Avenue, La Puente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Montessori Academy of La Puente receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the warm, caring staff, enriching Montessori curriculum, and pleasant outdoor campus environment. However, a few parents report issues with management rudeness, high tuition costs for non-subsidized families, and concerns about understaffing and overcrowding in infant/toddler rooms.
Caring and warm staffstrong academic instruction in math and literacysupportive environment for working familiessmall class sizes in some programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 20 daycares with Google ratings in La Puente
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 88 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in La Puente, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
La Puente zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91746 | 13 | 4.51 | 4 | |
| 91744 | 34 | 3.65 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in La Puente (18–384 children)
Small
up to 30 children
16
Medium
31–75 children
26
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in La Puente based on parent reviews
Puente Ave Preschool
14032 Dillerdale St, La Puente, CA
Puente Ave Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, director Ms. Kimberly, safety standards, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children learn and develop well, with strong communication between staff and families. One dissenting review criticizes the facility as a cash grab without providing specific details.
Puente Avenue Preschool
14032 Dillerdale Ave, La Puente, CA
Puente Avenue Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, cleanliness, safety, and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, individual attention to children, and engaging learning activities. One negative review claims the facility is a cash grab.
St. Stephen Academy
1718 N. Walnut Avenue, La Puente, CA
Parents highlight the school's excellent teachers, spacious classrooms, and affordable tuition, noting significant developmental improvements in their children's speech and social skills. One reviewer expresses deep affection for the institution, while another notes that the location is scheduled to close next month.
Amar Children'S Center
1000 N. California Ave., La Puente, CA
Amar Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the quality of staff and teachers, noting their children are happy and well-prepared for elementary school during their time at the center from ages 1.5 to 5.5 years old.
Options Surround Care- Northam
423 Shipman, La Puente, CA
Creative Corners Preschool
13628 Lomitas Avenue, La Puente, CA
A parent highlights Creative Corners Preschool as a comfortable and educational environment for their 3-year-old, specifically praising teacher Ms. Jamie. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction with the staff and confidence in the care provided.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in La Puente, California
There are 35 child daycare & preschools in La Puente, California, making up 74% of the 47 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 Puente have an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 20 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in La Puente, 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 Puente
Showing 35 results
- Address
- 535 S. Laura Ave., La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 839-3868
- Address
- 1718 N. Walnut Avenue, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 918-0796
- Address
- 14032 Dillerdale Ave, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 338-3464
- Address
- 1718 N. Walnut, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 918-9476
- Address
- 18750 E. Rorimer, La Puente, CA
- Phone
- (626) 810-7509
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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
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