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Best Preschools in Los Angeles, CA

Find the best preschools in Los Angeles, California. Browse 129 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Preschools in Los Angeles

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Hollywood Preschool Kindergarten
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    1313 N. Edgemont Street, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 56 children

    Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive teachers and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for elementary school and joy in attending daily.

    Caring and nurturing teacherssmall class sizes with individual attentiondevelopmentally appropriate activitiessafe and clean environment
  2. 2
    Creative Mind Preschool
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    5262 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 49 children

    Creative Mind Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and supportive community environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and behavioral areas. The school is noted for excellent communication, enriching programs, and creating a safe, happy space where children thrive.

    Dedicated and loving teachersstrong communication and incident reportingvar
  3. 3
    Montessori Preschool
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    4024 Wade Street, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Montessori Preschool for its caring staff, thoughtfully designed Montessori curriculum, and nurturing environment that supports both academic and social development. Children show significant growth in reading, math, confidence, and social skills during their time at the school. Multiple parents highlight the director Ms. Virginia's attentiveness and communication, making them feel confident leaving their children in her care.

    Knowledgeable and caring staffstrong academic curriculum with balanced play-based learningattentive teachers who track individual progresswelcoming and nurturing environment
  4. 4
    Crestwood Hills Preschool
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    1000 Hanley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Crestwood Hills as an exceptional preschool with a unique natural setting in the Santa Monica Mountains, dedicated long-term staff, and a strong cooperative community model. Families highlight the play-based curriculum, individualized attention to child development, and meaningful parent involvement as key strengths that set it apart from other Los Angeles preschools.

    Beautiful natural outdoor settingexperienced and caring teachers with long tenureplay-based developmental curriculumcooperative model with parent involvement
  5. 5
    Crestwood Hills Preschool
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    986 Hanley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 34 children

    Parents consistently praise Crestwood Hills as an exceptional preschool featuring a play-based curriculum in a natural outdoor setting within the Santa Monica Mountains. The school is noted for its highly experienced and caring staff, cooperative parent involvement model, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report enrolling multiple children and traveling significant distances specifically to attend.

    Beautiful natural setting in the hillsexperienced and long-tenured teachersplay-based developmental approachcooperative model with parent involvement and community events
  6. 6
    The Wonder Years Pre-School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    2457 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 57 children

    The Wonder Years Pre-School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced teachers and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant growth in learning, confidence, and happiness, with children eager to attend daily. The school offers a well-rounded curriculum including academics, arts, music, yoga, and outdoor play in spacious facilities.

    Caring and experienced teachersspacious indoor and outdoor spacesdiverse classroom environmentcurriculum variety (academics
  7. 7
    San Antonio De Padua Academy Preschool
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    1500 E. Bridge Street, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 80 children

    San Antonio de Padua Academy Preschool is a highly-regarded Catholic preschool where parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Children reportedly thrive in a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment with small class sizes and develop a genuine love of learning.

    Exceptionalkind and dedicated teachersstrong academic foundationsmall class sizes
  8. 8
    Jeffrey Foundation Multipurpose Center-Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.8(12)

    5464-5470 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 56 children

    Parents consistently praise Jeffrey Foundation Multipurpose Center-Preschool as a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment with caring staff. The facility is noted as particularly good for children with disabilities, and parenting classes for special needs are described as outstanding. All reviews gave 5-star ratings.

    caring and friendly staffclean classroomssafe environmentwelcoming atmosphere
  9. 9
    Lyric Pre-School & Kindergarten
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    2328 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 43 children

    LYRIC PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise its warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care, stability, and skill in supporting children's social, emotional, and academic development across age-appropriate classrooms (Teddy Bears for ages 2-3 and Sunshine for ages 4-5).

    Diverse and inclusive environmentwarm and caring stafflow teacher turnoversmooth transitions for yo
  10. 10
    Green Beginning Community Preschool LLC
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    3047-49 S. Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 35 children

    Green Beginning Community Preschool receives universal praise from parents for its nature-based learning approach, nurturing environment, and strong community feel. Directors Veronica and Keone are consistently highlighted as exceptional educators who create a safe, loving space where children develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Parents emphasize the school's outdoor garden environment, Spanish immersion program, and the lasting positive impact on their children's development.

    Passionate and caring directors (Veronica and Keone)nature-based hands-on learningoutdoor garden environmentSpanish immersion program

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Preschools in Los Angeles, California

We have gathered 129 preschools in Los Angeles, California, for your search, with 82 of those facilities carrying a Google rating. Parents who have left reviews often highlight the presence of caring and dedicated teachers alongside clean facilities. You will find 49 of these centers rated 4.5 stars or higher based on our analysis of 416 total parent reviews.

When choosing a preschool in Los Angeles, 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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Maple Primary Center State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Maple Primary Center State Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's dedication, kindness, and motivation. Parents highlight the inclusive administration and quality care for students across diverse backgrounds. The school serves preschool through 1st grade with a special needs program.

Caring and motivated staffkind principalinclusive administration
Address
3601 S. Maple Ave., Rm. 100/105, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 232-0984
Alma Family Service Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

ALMA Family Service Preschool Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the aquatic therapy program, staff teamwork, and support for children with intellectual disabilities. A few negative reviews mention staff attitude concerns, though most reviews highlight the facility as excellent and highly recommended.

Excellent aquatic therapy programmotivated and friendly instructorssafe environment
Address
4701 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 881-3799
Gan Chabad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1536 S. Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 271-6193
Aliso Pico Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the engaging environment and highly appreciated teachers, noting that children leave well-prepared for kindergarten. A few reviewers mention their children's positive experiences and significant learning progress while attending.

Great placeamazing teachersprepares children for kindergarten
Address
1505 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 269-6921
Po Po Po Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that their child has thrived socially and mentally over seven months, highlighting the staff's warmth and the center's affordability and convenient location. In contrast, a separate review criticizes the facility for keeping children indoors and neglecting basic cleanliness of the play area.

friendly stafffamily-like atmosphereaffordable pricing
Address
152 N. Rampart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 385-7676
Pine Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly negative experience involving inadequate diaper changes that resulted in severe rash, while another reviewer simply states their child is happy. The feedback highlights a stark contrast between positive emotional outcomes and serious hygiene failures in classroom management.

Child happiness
Address
311 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 365-0909
Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2828 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 664-8494
Harvard Learning Center-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that staff are primarily Korean-speaking, which limits English communication but provides cultural exposure, while another notes strong academic progress in early literacy and numeracy. A separate review states that children are treated poorly.

cultural exposurenutritious mealsstrong academic preparation including ABCs and 123s
Address
909 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 684-8800
Harvard Pre-School And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A few parents highlight the program's academic rigor, noting that children learn ABCs, numbers, and writing skills while enjoying nutritious meals. The center is also praised for exposing children to cultural differences, particularly through Korean-speaking staff, although some parents find communication challenging and one reviewer reports poor treatment of children.

academic preparation including ABCs and writingnutritious mealscultural exposure
Address
1311 North Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 462-1151
Full Gospel Child Development Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
10700 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 756-1975
Donna Ro Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents highlight the teachers as caring and awesome with the kids, while noting the center is small and located near heavy traffic with limited parking. One reviewer rated the school highly for its staff, while another pointed out logistical challenges regarding the location and parking availability.

caring teachersawesome staffsmall school
Address
4946 West 20th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 938-5995
Donna Ro Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents highlight the small school size and teachers who are described as awesome, caring, and dedicated to the children. However, reviewers also note that the location is close to heavy traffic and features limited parking.

Great teachersawesome with kidscaring staff
Address
4950 West 20th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 646-8535
Blessed Sacrament Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent gives a low rating and uses strong negative language to describe the school. No specific details regarding facilities, staff, or curriculum are provided in the feedback.

Address
6641 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 462-6311
Definitely Learning Infant Center & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent expressing strong satisfaction with the staff, while another describes the environment as unprofessional and unsafe. The latter reviewer explicitly states they would not return and warns against recommending the facility.

Staff
Address
9600 S. Western, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 242-0769
Abc Angels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parent feedback for ABC Angels Preschool is sharply divided, with some families highlighting the staff's care and activity variety while others report negative experiences regarding staff competence and student behavior. One parent describes the teachers as uneducated and impatient, claiming there is no control over the children, while another child reports being bullied by after-school peers.

friendly and caring staffdiverse activitiesgood lunches
Address
260 S. New Hampshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 738-8972
Amistad Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Feedback for Amistad Preschool is mixed, with some parents praising the staff's attentiveness to hygiene and potty training, while others report severe neglect resulting in injury and poor communication. One parent described a traumatic experience involving a child developing a severe rash due to being left in soiled diapers, alleging that staff denied liability and failed to report the incident. Another review highlights a specific employee with a negative attitude toward both children and parents, contributing to a hostile environment.

Regular diaper changesdocumented change logspotty training support
Address
2037 N. Lincoln Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 441-8718
Evans Head Start/State Preschool
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes EVANS HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL as not being a good school. No specific reasons for this negative assessment are provided in the available feedback.

Address
717 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 628-8865
Las Flores Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1075 S. Eastman Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 980-5015
Lily Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
610 S. Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 739-5744
La Santa Cruz State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2747 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 262-1123
Good Samaritan Hospital Pre-School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1350 Shatto St., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(213) 977-2355
Sae Ssak Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

SAE SSAK PRESCHOOL has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents praise the nice staff and summer activities, while four parents report serious concerns including aggressive teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions with pest infestations, and safety issues with older students negatively influencing younger children.

Nice staffsummer activitiesafter-school teacher knowledgeable about individual student needs
Address
118 N. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 461-3589
Maof Salesian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent reports that their 23-month-old daughter adapted well to the preschool environment during her first experience outside of home. The reviewer specifically commends the staff in Ms. Amador's class for their excellent care.

Adaptation for toddlerspositive staff interactionMs. Amador's class
Address
3218 Wabash Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 707-4603
Maof Child Care Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents highlight that the center prepares children well for kindergarten and offers a supportive, professional environment with caring staff. Reviewers specifically commend the teachers for their helpfulness and dedication to student development.

kindergarten readinesssupportive staffprofessional teachers
Address
6110 Holmes Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 585-6181
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6017 Franklin Avenue, Room 23, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 464-1722
Wonder Preschool & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3031 Beverly Blvd, Ste B 1st Fl, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 644-9380
American Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4817 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 385-8961
Weingart Ela Ymca - Sunrise Preschool Site
Child Daycare & Preschools

This facility is primarily reviewed as a YMCA gym rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the friendly staff, quality amenities including an Olympic pool and family changing rooms, and childcare services available during workouts. The main concerns relate to crowding during peak times and restrictive pool hours.

Friendly and helpful staffOlympic-size poolfamily changing rooms
Address
2821 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 264-7491
American Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4475 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(323) 257-3709
Ateret Israel Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1749 La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Phone
(310) 204-2626

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Frequently asked questions

There are 129 preschools in Los Angeles, California. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
Most preschool programs in Los Angeles accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
While both provide childcare, preschools in Los Angeles typically focus more on structured educational activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Preschool programs often run half-day or school-year schedules, while daycare centers offer full-day, year-round care. Many facilities combine both, offering preschool curriculum within a full-day daycare setting.
Preschool costs in Los Angeles typically range from $600 to $1,500 per month for full-time programs. Half-day programs are usually less expensive. Some preschools offer financial aid, and California may have state-funded pre-K programs for qualifying families. Contact individual facilities for current tuition rates.
When selecting a preschool in Los Angeles, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities
The zip code 90049 currently holds the best average rating of 5/5 stars across its 6 listed facilities.
Yes, several facilities such as ROYAL LEARNING CENTER INC. PRE SCHOOL show a 4.7/5 rating but currently have 0 reviews, while others like PO PO PO PRESCHOOL have a 3.7/5 rating with no reviews.