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Best Daycares in Los Angeles County

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

6,474 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).

Los Angeles County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 6,474 licensed facilities, including 11 Child Care Centers and 6 School Age 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 Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 107th. Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in 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 Los Angeles County

1

107th. Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 22 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

186th Street Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · Gardena

Capacity: 23 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

1st Class Preparatory Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Culver City

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

24th Street Early Ed. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 92 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

2nd Happiest Place

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Long Beach

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

31st Dist Ptsa Creative Kids- Chatswork Park Elem

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chatsworth

Capacity: 72 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

31st Dist Ptsa Creative Kids-dearborn Street Elem

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Northridge

Capacity: 72
8

31st District Ptsa Creative Kids

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Encino

Capacity: 72
9

31st District Ptsa Creative Kids Anatola

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 72
10

31st District Ptsa Creative Kids-garden Grove

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Reseda

Capacity: 30
11

31st District Ptsa Creative Kids-kester Avenue

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Van Nuys

Capacity: 72
12

31st District Ptsa Creative Kids-lorne Street Elem

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Northridge

Capacity: 72
13

4th Street Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 144 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

61st Street Elementary School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

99th Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

A - List Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 18 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

A Bright Beginning Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

A Bright Beginning, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 36 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

A Child's Place Smart Citizen Learning Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 25 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
20

A Childs Place Learning and Play Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 72 Est. tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
View all 6,474 facilities in Los Angeles County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Los Angeles County?
There are 6,474 licensed daycare facilities in Los Angeles County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County has 11 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 6 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Los Angeles County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Los Angeles County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Los Angeles County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Los Angeles County 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.

Top Cities in Los Angeles County

Acton
3 facilities
Agoura Hills
16 facilities
Alhambra
53 facilities
Altadena
22 facilities
Arcadia
29 facilities
Arleta
33 facilities
Artesia
9 facilities
Azusa
26 facilities
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