Best Daycares in Duarte, California (2026)

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated November 5, 2026

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median

$1,113

/ month

infant

$956

/ month

toddler

$974

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Duarte offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 15 licensed facilities, including 6 Child Care Centers and 3 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 15 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Duarte, Los Angeles County is solid, with 80% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Dissanayake Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Duarte, Los Angeles County charge a median of $1,306 per month for infant care and $1,063 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,136 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 15 Daycares in Duarte

Dissanayake Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Duarte

Capacity: 14

Duarte Preschool Valley View

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 24

Duarte Unified School Dist.-Maxwell Site

Excellent

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 44

Duarte Usd Preschool-Andres Duarte Site

Excellent

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 114

Maryvale Early Education Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 114

School of Little Scholars Infant Cntr

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Duarte

Capacity: 16

Tennakoon Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Duarte

Capacity: 14

The Modern Schoolhouse West

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 30

Wee Care Montessori Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 48

Foothill Oaks Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 60

Maryvale Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Duarte

Capacity: 36

Wee Care Montessori Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Duarte

Capacity: 40

Maryvale Early Education Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 112

School of Little Scholars

Poor

Child Care Center · Duarte

Capacity: 80

Jimenez Family Child Care

Poor

Family Child Care Home · Duarte

Capacity: 14

View all 15 facilities in Duarte

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Duarte?

There are 15 licensed daycare facilities in Duarte, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Duarte?

Duarte has 3 Family Child Care Home, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 6 Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Duarte rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 80% of facilities in Duarte have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Duarte?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Duarte charge approximately $1,306/month for infants, $1,054/month for toddlers, and $1,063/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,136/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.