Best Daycares in El Monte

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

60 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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).

El Monte offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 60 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes and 7 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in El Monte, Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Agape Montessori School, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in El Monte, 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 20 Daycares in El Monte

1

Agape Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 75
2

Alcantar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
3

Andrade Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
4

Annex Montessori Childcare Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Monte

Capacity: 10
5

Baker Head Start/preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 60
6

Behiri Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
7

Behiri-lopez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
8

Bejar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
9

Botello Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
10

Bright Kids Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 42
11

Briseno Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
12

Castellanos & Jimenez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
13

Chinchilla Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
14

Cogswell Head Start/state Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 60
15

Corona Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Monte

Capacity: 14
16

El Monte City S.d. - Columbia School (head Start)

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 40
17

El Monte City S.d. - Mulhall School(head Start)

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 18
18

El Monte City S.d.-new Lexington Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 28
19

El Monte City S.d.-potrero School Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 20
20

El Monte City School Dist. Cortada

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · El Monte

Capacity: 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in El Monte?
There are 60 licensed daycare facilities in El Monte, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in El Monte?
El Monte has 7 Child Care Center, 10 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in El Monte rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in El Monte have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in El Monte?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in El Monte 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.

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