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3 Before or After School Daycare in El Monte, California

Browse all 3 before or after school daycare in El Monte, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Monte

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
    Telstar Montessori Child Care Center
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    9320 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Telstar Montessori Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, engaging Montessori-based learning approach, and noticeable academic and social development in their children. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend daily and feel their kids are in a safe, loving environment.

    Caring and professional staffchild-centered teaching approachchildren show enthusiasm for attendingacademic and social skill development
  2. 2
    Mountain View Children'S Center
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    2109 Burkett Rd., El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Mountain View Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for flexible hours accommodating working parents and strong after-school programming. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment. Overall, the facility appears to be well-regarded by the majority of reviewers.

    Extended hours (6:30 AM - 5:30 PM)strong after-school programfriendly and kind staffchildren enjoy attending
  3. 3
    Mountain View Children Center
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    2109 Burkett Rd, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    Mountain View Children Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the extended hours, learning opportunities, and after-school program quality. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with the educational approach and staff commitment.

    Extended operating hours (6:30am-5:30pm)children enjoy attendingweekly learning activitiesquality after-school program
  4. 4
    Tomorrowland Academy
    4.18 score
    4.3(8)

    4126 N Peck Rd, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children

    Tomorrowland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication with families. The majority of parents report their children had positive learning experiences and felt well-cared for. However, one parent expressed concerns about observation policies and staff interactions.

    caring and professional staffclean and new facilitiesclear communication with familiesdaily reports on children's activities and health
  5. 5
    Annex Montessori Childcare Center
    3.88 score
    3.8(7)

    3400 Aerojet, El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

    Annex Montessori Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback for its Montessori approach, caring teachers, and developmental progress. However, recent reviews highlight significant operational concerns including frequent staff and director turnover, inconsistent classroom quality between age groups, and safety/administrative issues.

    Montessori teaching methodologycaring and patient teachersstrong developmental milestones and academic progresswarm nurturi
  6. 6
    El Monte City School District - Le Gore
    3.45 score
    3.1(8)

    11121 E. Bryant Rd., El Monte, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Parent reviews are mixed with significant concerns about access to services and staff communication. While some parents praise the helpful staff and social justice focus, multiple parents report difficulties obtaining special education services, poor communication from district staff, and unprofessional conduct from personnel.

    Helpful and responsive staffstrong social justice education focuswelcoming environment

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Before or After School Daycare in El Monte, California

There are 3 before or after school daycare in El Monte, California, making up 11% of the 27 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.

When choosing a daycare in El Monte, 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 El Monte

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El Monte City School Dist.-Rio Vista School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4300 Esto, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 453-3700
El Monte City S.D.-New Lexington Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10410 E. Bodger, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 575-2320
Agape Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9537 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA
Phone
(626) 450-7686

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in El Monte, California, out of 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in El Monte, 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
El Monte offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 11 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 El Monte for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in El Monte 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.