12 Before or After School Daycare in Pasadena, California
Browse all 12 before or after school daycare in Pasadena, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pasadena
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.
- 1Altadena Nursery School INC.4.8 score5(20)
789 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Altadena Nursery School is a highly-regarded co-op preschool where parents consistently praise the warm, experienced teachers and play-based learning approach. Parents highlight the strong sense of community among families and staff, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and developing confidence and social-emotional skills.
Experienced and caring teachersplay-based curriculumstrong parent community and involvementchild-led learning approach - 2Ability First4.69 score5(11)
201 South Kinneloa Avenue, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Ability First in Pasadena receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the caring and respectful staff, inclusive environment, and quality programming for children, teens, and adults. The director is credited with creating memorable experiences and special events.
Caring and trustworthy staffinclusive and welcoming environmentquality after-school programsphysical activity focus - 3B'Nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool4.67 score5(10)
1434 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
B'Nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool in Pasadena receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a nurturing, play-based learning environment with strong community values. Parents consistently highlight the caring staff, extensive outdoor space, Hebrew language instruction, and Jewish cultural education as standout features.
Caring and loving teachersplay-based learning approachextensive outdoor spaceJewish education and Hebrew language instr - 4Happy Sunshine Kids4.58 score4.8(13)
169 North Halstead Street, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children
Parents consistently praise Happy Sunshine Kids (also known as Kiddie Academy of Pasadena) for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. The center is noted for accepting infants as young as 3.5 months, implementing Montessori and play-based learning approaches, and providing daily communication with parents through updates and photos.
Caring and attentive staffstrong early childhood education with Montessori principlesaccepts infants from 3. - 5Cottage Nursery School4.55 score5(6)
169 West Arlington Drive, Pasadena, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise Cottage Nursery School for its play-based, social-emotional learning approach and caring community atmosphere. Multiple families report their children thriving and feeling safe, with long-term enrollment spanning years. Teachers are highlighted as exceptional professionals who treat children with respect and intentionality.
Play-based learning approachsocial-emotional development focuscaring and engaged teacherssafe environment - 6Mothers Club Family Learning Center4.53 score4.9(7)
980 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Parents consistently praise Mothers Club Family Learning Center with perfect 5-star ratings. They highlight excellent teacher care, particularly teacher Susanna, and note that their children love attending. Parents express gratitude for the supportive environment and beautiful facility.
Excellent teacherscaring staffbeautiful facilitychildren enjoy attending - 7Hastings Ranch Nursery School4.52 score4.7(14)
3740 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Hastings Ranch Nursery School is a play-based, co-op preschool in Pasadena that parents consistently praise for its warm, engaged teaching staff, strong community atmosphere, and excellent outdoor facilities. All reviewers highlight the school's child-centered approach, meaningful parent involvement through required volunteer hours, and supportive environment that helps children develop socially and emotionally. Parents emphasize the affordability of the co-op model and the lasting friendships formed within the school community.
Warm and patient teachersplay-based learning approachlarge and well-designed outdoor play areasstrong sense of community - 8Sundance Childcare Center4.5 score5(5)
700 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Sundance Childcare Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, affordable tuition, and nutritious in-house meals. Parents highlight the integrated Korean language education and cultural programming as major strengths, with children showing strong social, emotional, and academic development.
Caring and competent teachersaffordable tuitionhealthy in-house mealsengaging activities and cultural celebrations - 9Chalk Of Pasadena LLC4.44 score4.6(14)
700 E Green St, Pasadena, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Parents consistently praise The Academy at Bright Horizons for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff led by Director Kara. Children reportedly enjoy daily activities including learning, arts, crafts, and play, with strong parent-teacher communication and transparent updates. The facility maintained safety protocols throughout the pandemic and parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally before kindergarten.
Loving and knowledgeable teachersfun-based learning curriculumwarm and nurturing atmospherestrong parent-teacher communication - 10Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School4.35 score4.5(12)
444 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight exceptional, caring teachers, effective Montessori instruction, language immersion programs (Mandarin and Spanish), and strong parent-teacher communication.
Caring and attentive teacherschild-centered Montessori approachlanguage immersion programs (Mandarin
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Highest rated daycares in Pasadena based on parent reviews
Cottage Nursery School
169 West Arlington Drive, Pasadena, CA
Parents consistently praise Cottage Nursery School for its play-based, social-emotional learning approach and caring community atmosphere. Multiple families report their children thriving and feeling safe, with long-term enrollment spanning years. Teachers are highlighted as exceptional professionals who treat children with respect and intentionality.
Hastings Ranch Nursery School
3740 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Hastings Ranch Nursery School is a play-based, co-op preschool in Pasadena that parents consistently praise for its warm, engaged teaching staff, strong community atmosphere, and excellent outdoor facilities. All reviewers highlight the school's child-centered approach, meaningful parent involvement through required volunteer hours, and supportive environment that helps children develop socially and emotionally. Parents emphasize the affordability of the co-op model and the lasting friendships formed within the school community.
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School
444 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight exceptional, caring teachers, effective Montessori instruction, language immersion programs (Mandarin and Spanish), and strong parent-teacher communication.
San Marino Montessori School
464 S. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA
San Marino Montessori School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Children thrive in the Montessori environment with individualized attention from warm, caring teachers, and families appreciate the dual-immersion language programs (Mandarin and Spanish), strong parent communication, and balanced approach to academics and childhood development.
Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School
280 S. Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA
Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, language immersion programs (Mandarin, Spanish, trilingual), and caring teachers. Parents report their children show strong academic and social growth, love attending school, and thrive in the nurturing environment. The school demonstrates responsive communication with families and promptly addresses any concerns.
Hillcrest Montessori School
1041 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA
Hillcrest Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising academic progress, caring teachers, and a nurturing learning environment. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's skills and confidence, along with a warm, diverse community. One negative review contrasts sharply with the others, citing lack of patience with children and limited educational activities.
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Before or After School Daycare in Pasadena, California
There are 12 before or after school daycare in Pasadena, California, making up 18% of the 68 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena
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Parents consistently praise Cottage Nursery School for its play-based, social-emotional learning approach and caring community atmosphere. Multiple families report their children thriving and feeling safe, with long-term enrollment spanning years. Teachers are highlighted as exceptional professionals who treat children with respect and intentionality.
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- 169 West Arlington Drive, Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 799-0387
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- 714 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 529-8011
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- 1800 East Mountain St., Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 798-0911
Hastings Ranch Nursery School is a play-based, co-op preschool in Pasadena that parents consistently praise for its warm, engaged teaching staff, strong community atmosphere, and excellent outdoor facilities. All reviewers highlight the school's child-centered approach, meaningful parent involvement through required volunteer hours, and supportive environment that helps children develop socially and emotionally. Parents emphasize the affordability of the co-op model and the lasting friendships formed within the school community.
- Address
- 3740 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 351-9171
Hillcrest Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising academic progress, caring teachers, and a nurturing learning environment. Most parents report significant improvements in their children's skills and confidence, along with a warm, diverse community. One negative review contrasts sharply with the others, citing lack of patience with children and limited educational activities.
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- 1041 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 791-8020
Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight exceptional, caring teachers, effective Montessori instruction, language immersion programs (Mandarin and Spanish), and strong parent-teacher communication.
- Address
- 444 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 577-8007
San Marino Montessori School receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Children thrive in the Montessori environment with individualized attention from warm, caring teachers, and families appreciate the dual-immersion language programs (Mandarin and Spanish), strong parent communication, and balanced approach to academics and childhood development.
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- 464 S. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 577-8007
Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori approach, language immersion programs (Mandarin, Spanish, trilingual), and caring teachers. Parents report their children show strong academic and social growth, love attending school, and thrive in the nurturing environment. The school demonstrates responsive communication with families and promptly addresses any concerns.
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- 280 S. Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 792-9280
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- 693 S. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 793-3741
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- 626 Cypress Ave., Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 759-5186
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- 1200-1212 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 345-9929
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- 325 Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA
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- (626) 793-6130
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