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Best Before or After School Daycare in Bell Gardens, CA

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Bell Gardens. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bell Gardens, California at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
36
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Bell Gardens has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 36 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90201 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bell Gardens

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
    Bell Garden'S Preschool Academy
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    6430 Colmar St., Bell Gardens, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Bell Garden's Preschool Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the school's educational quality and caring staff. Parents report significant academic progress in their children, including early literacy, numeracy, and letter/color recognition. Children are described as happy and eager to return to school.

    Strong academic curriculumattentive and caring teachersrapid student progressquick enrollment process
  2. 2
    Hsa Bell Gardens Laup
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    6800 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    HSA Bell Gardens Laup receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its helpful staff, community support programs (particularly the LIFE program offering bus fare assistance), and flexible accommodations. Parents appreciate the activities, events, and welcoming environment for families.

    Friendly and helpful staffflexible with clientsLIFE program with metro pass coupons for low-income familiesactivities and events with giveaways

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Bell Gardens

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bell Gardens, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.83avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bell Gardens zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
902019
4.83
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bell Gardens (24–75 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Bell Gardens

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Bell Gardens, California

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Bell Gardens, California, making up 33% of the 9 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 Bell Gardens have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Bell Gardens

Showing 3 results

Bell Gardens Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5620 Quinn Street, Bell Gardens, CA
Phone
(562) 927-1223
Garfield Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7425 South Garfield Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA
Phone
(562) 927-1915
Suva Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6740 East Suva Street, Bell Gardens, CA
Phone
(562) 927-1827

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Bell Gardens, California, out of 9 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 Bell Gardens have an average Google rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bell Gardens, 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
Bell Gardens offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Bell Gardens for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bell Gardens 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.