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Best Before or After School Daycare in La Crescenta, CA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in La Crescenta. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

La Crescenta, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.47/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
3

La Crescenta offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 6 of which have public ratings averaging 4.47/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91214 zip code, averaging 4.47 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Crescenta

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
    La Crescenta Montessori
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    3811 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

    Parents consistently praise La Crescenta Montessori for its caring, attentive staff and warm environment. The facility receives high marks for cleanliness, safety, communication through daily photos/videos, and supporting children's developmental progress. Parents appreciate the play-based learning approach and personal touches like washing lunch items.

    Caring and compassionate teacherswarm loving environmentexcellent communication with daily photos and videosclean and safe facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in La Crescenta

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in La Crescenta, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
9 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

3.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

La Crescenta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9121411
4.47
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in La Crescenta (14–221 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in La Crescenta based on parent reviews

Mount Olive Willa Lee Nursery School

5(1)

4519 Willa Lee Avenue, La Crescenta, CA

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Daycare types in La Crescenta

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in La Crescenta, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in La Crescenta, California, making up 9% of the 11 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 La Crescenta have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta

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Mount Olive Willa Lee Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
4519 Willa Lee Avenue, La Crescenta, CA
Phone
(818) 249-9200

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in La Crescenta, California, out of 11 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 La Crescenta have an average Google rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in La Crescenta, 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
La Crescenta offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 La Crescenta for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in La Crescenta 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.