Best Daycares in Los Angeles

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

1,420 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 offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,420 licensed facilities, including 11 Child Care Centers and 5 Family Child Care Homes. 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, 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, 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

1

107th. Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 22
2

24th Street Early Ed. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 92
3

4th Street Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 144
4

61st Street Elementary School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 24
5

99th Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 24
6

A - List Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 18
7

A Child's Place Smart Citizen Learning Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 25
8

A Childs Place Learning and Play Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 72
9

A Kid's Place

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 40
10

Abbasi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Angeles

Capacity: 12
11

Abc Angels Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 43
12

Abc Kids

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 57
13

Acacia Learning Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 49
14

Adams Child Development Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 41
15

Adler Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Angeles

Capacity: 14
16

Adlyd Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Angeles

Capacity: 14
17

Adolphus Family Child

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Angeles

Capacity: 14
18

Aeschlimann Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Los Angeles

Capacity: 14
19

Agape Christian Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 72
20

Agape Sarang Child Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 22

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Los Angeles?
There are 1,420 licensed daycare facilities in Los Angeles, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 11 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 5 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Los Angeles rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Los Angeles have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Los Angeles?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Los Angeles 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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