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Best Before or After School Daycare in San Dimas, CA

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

San Dimas, California at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
3

San Dimas has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.Notable: 4 Montessori programs offer alternative early-learning approaches.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91773 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Dimas

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
    Dove Day School
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    908 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 85 children

    Dove Day School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents highlight the school's family-oriented atmosphere, individualized attention to children's needs, and effective educational preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong emotional connections to the school community.

    Caring and engaged staffclean and safe facilitieshands-on leadershipindividualized attention to learning styles and special needs

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in San Dimas

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 San Dimas, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.75avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Dimas zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9177311
4.83
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Dimas (40–98 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Dimas based on parent reviews

Dove Day School

5(12)

908 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA

Dove Day School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents highlight the school's family-oriented atmosphere, individualized attention to children's needs, and effective educational preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong emotional connections to the school community.

Caring and engaged staffclean and safe facilitieshands-on leadership

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Daycare types in San Dimas

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 3

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🌱 Montessori 4

Before or After School Daycare in San Dimas, California

There are 3 before or after school daycare in San Dimas, California, making up 27% 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 San Dimas have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas

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Dove Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Dove Day School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, engaged staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents highlight the school's family-oriented atmosphere, individualized attention to children's needs, and effective educational preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong emotional connections to the school community.

Caring and engaged staffclean and safe facilitieshands-on leadership
Address
908 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA
Phone
(909) 599-2299
Holy Name Of Mary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
124 S. San Dimas Canyon Road, San Dimas, CA
Phone
(909) 542-0449
Sonrise Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1404 W. Covina Blvd, San Dimas, CA
Phone
(909) 394-5114

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas 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 San Dimas, 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
San Dimas offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 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 San Dimas for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Dimas 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.