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Best Church Daycare in Pacific Palisades, CA

Compare 2 church daycare in Pacific Palisades. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pacific Palisades, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Pacific Palisades has 2 licensed church daycare with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90272 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pacific Palisades

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
    Calvary Church Of Pacific Palisades
    4.66 score
    4.9(14)

    701 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality worship music, and pastor leadership. The facility is undergoing restoration from fire damage but continues to serve the Pacific Palisades community.

    Welcoming environmentquality worship and musicengaging pastor and teachingcommunity involvement opportunities
  2. 2
    Palisades Jewish Early Childhood Center
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    17311-15 W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents consistently praise PJECC as a loving, community-focused center that prioritizes outdoor play, creativity, and child development. Children reportedly gain confidence, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for its beautiful grounds, diverse activities, and warm, caring staff.

    Outdoor play spacecreative curriculumchild-centered learningcaring and knowledgeable staff
  3. 3
    Westside Waldorf School I-Sunset Campus
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    17310 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Westside Waldorf School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the dedicated teachers, creative experiential learning approach, and strong sense of community, with several families reporting positive long-term experiences. However, some former students report serious concerns about teacher conduct, inconsistent discipline policies, and inadequate administrative response to complaints.

    Dedicated and skilled teachersexperiential learning that balances intellectual rigor and creativitywarm and caring environmentstrong school community with parent involvement opportunities

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Pacific Palisades

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pacific Palisades, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.82avg rating
12 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pacific Palisades zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9027215
4.83
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pacific Palisades (27–105 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pacific Palisades based on parent reviews

Calvary Church Of Pacific Palisades

4.9(14)

701 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality worship music, and pastor leadership. The facility is undergoing restoration from fire damage but continues to serve the Pacific Palisades community.

Welcoming environmentquality worship and musicengaging pastor and teaching

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Daycare types in Pacific Palisades

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

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Church Daycare in Pacific Palisades, California

There are 2 church daycare in Pacific Palisades, California, making up 13% of the 15 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 Pacific Palisades have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pacific Palisades, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Pacific Palisades

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Calvary Church Of Pacific Palisades
Church Daycare
4.9

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality worship music, and pastor leadership. The facility is undergoing restoration from fire damage but continues to serve the Pacific Palisades community.

Welcoming environmentquality worship and musicengaging pastor and teaching
Address
701 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA
Phone
(310) 454-6537
Calvary Church Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
701 Palisades Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA
Phone
(310) 573-0082

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 church daycare daycares in Pacific Palisades, California, out of 15 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pacific Palisades have an average Google rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pacific Palisades, 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
Pacific Palisades offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Pacific Palisades for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pacific Palisades 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.