Best Daycares in Long Beach

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

323 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).

Long Beach offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 323 licensed facilities, including 16 Family Child Care Homes and 2 Single Licensed 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 Long Beach, Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 2nd Happiest Place, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach

1

2nd Happiest Place

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Long Beach

Capacity: 45
2

Aguilar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
3

Alarcon Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
4

Allen-williams Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
5

Alvarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
6

Amaya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
7

Amaya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
8

Amaya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
9

Amaya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
10

Amaya Mejia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
11

Arao Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
12

Arrington Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
13

Arrington Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
14

Arroyo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
15

Bath Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
16

Bayshore Nursery School, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Long Beach

Capacity: 17
17

Bedoya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
18

Behning Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Long Beach

Capacity: 14
19

Belmont Shore Childrens Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Long Beach

Capacity: 63
20

Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Long Beach

Capacity: 81

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Long Beach?
There are 323 licensed daycare facilities in Long Beach, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 16 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Long Beach rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Long Beach have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Long Beach?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Long Beach 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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