Best Daycares in El Segundo

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

21 licensed facilities
0 top rated
95% 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 Segundo offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 21 licensed facilities, including 12 Child Care Centers and 5 Child Care - Infant 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 Segundo, Los Angeles County is strong — 95% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Beach Babies #4 Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in El Segundo, 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 Segundo

1

Beach Babies #4 Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 109
2

Beach Babies #5-preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 134
3

Beach Cities Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 269
4

Eagles' Nest Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 29
5

El Segundo Co-op Nursery School Group

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 24
6

El Segundo Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 42
7

Hilltop Christian School-age & Day Camp

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 75
8

Mattel Child Development Center - Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 43
9

Mattel Child Development Center - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 83
10

Rassweiler Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Segundo

Capacity: 14
11

St. Anthony Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 30
12

St. John's Lutheran Church Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 90
13

St. Michael's Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 45
14

St. Michael's Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 12
15

Beach Babies #3

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 105
16

Beach Babies #5 - Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 36
17

Beach Babies #3

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 48
18

Beach Babies #4 Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 24
19

Hilltop Christian Preschool & Day Camp

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 34
20

Eagles Nest Preschool

Poor

Child Care Center · El Segundo

Capacity: 105

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in El Segundo?
There are 21 licensed daycare facilities in El Segundo, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in El Segundo?
El Segundo has 12 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in El Segundo rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% of facilities in El Segundo have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in El Segundo?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in El Segundo 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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