Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Paramount, CA
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Paramount. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Paramount, California at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.63/5
- Parent reviews
- 12
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Paramount offers 9 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.63/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90723 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Paramount
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.
- 1Jackson Child Development Center3.94 score3.9(7)
8535 Contreras St., Paramount, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Jackson Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and effectiveness with special needs children, but others report serious concerns about Early Intervention service coordination, inadequate staffing, lack of professional infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals for younger students.
Knowledgeable and caring staffexcellent progress for children with special needsnurturing learning environmentprincipal actively supports students
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Paramount
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Paramount, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Paramount zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90723 | 10 | 4.63 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Paramount (25–83 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Paramount based on parent reviews
Emmanuel Preschool
15941 Virginia Ave., Paramount, CA
Parents highlight the school's affordability and positive learning environment, noting that one family has enrolled two of their three daughters. A recent attendee's first preschool experience is described as proud and rewarding, with specific praise for the teachers and overall atmosphere.
Gaines State Preschool
7340 E. Jackson Street, Paramount, CA
One parent describes Gaines State Preschool as the best option for their twins, expressing strong satisfaction with the school. The feedback highlights a highly positive experience for families with multiple children attending the center.
Jackson Child Development Center
8535 Contreras St., Paramount, CA
Jackson Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and effectiveness with special needs children, but others report serious concerns about Early Intervention service coordination, inadequate staffing, lack of professional infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals for younger students.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Paramount, California
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Paramount, California, making up 90% of the 10 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 Paramount have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Paramount, 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 Paramount
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Parents highlight the school's affordability and positive learning environment, noting that one family has enrolled two of their three daughters. A recent attendee's first preschool experience is described as proud and rewarding, with specific praise for the teachers and overall atmosphere.
- Address
- 15941 Virginia Ave., Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 531-8762
One parent describes Gaines State Preschool as the best option for their twins, expressing strong satisfaction with the school. The feedback highlights a highly positive experience for families with multiple children attending the center.
- Address
- 7340 E. Jackson Street, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
Jackson Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and effectiveness with special needs children, but others report serious concerns about Early Intervention service coordination, inadequate staffing, lack of professional infrastructure, and failure to provide entitled services like meals for younger students.
- Address
- 8535 Contreras St., Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 15500 Downey, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 925-1292
- Address
- 7340 E. Jackson Street, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 8571 East Flower, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 6630 Mark Keppel Street, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 15733 Orange Avenue, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (562) 602-6900
- Address
- 15509 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA
- Phone
- (310) 933-0685
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Frequently asked questions
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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