Best Daycares in Monrovia

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

21 licensed facilities
0 top rated
90% 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).

Monrovia offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 21 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes and 9 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 Monrovia, Los Angeles County is strong — 90% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alvarenga-flores Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Monrovia, 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 Monrovia

1

Alvarenga-flores Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
2

Alvarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
3

Bradford Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
4

Carels Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
5

Easley Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
6

First Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 40
7

Foothill Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 42
8

Mendis Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
9

Monrovia Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 34
10

Monrovia Unified School District-preschool Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 190
11

Montessori Academy of Arcadia

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 28
12

Options Cdc - Rotary Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 24
13

Options-head Start-recreation Park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 22
14

Plasencia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
15

Solorzano Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
16

Tiny Treasures Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 70
17

Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 85
18

My Academy Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Monrovia

Capacity: 58
19

Soto & Jones Family Child Care

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14
20

Hayes Family Child Care

Good

Family Child Care Home · Monrovia

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Monrovia?
There are 21 licensed daycare facilities in Monrovia, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Monrovia?
Monrovia has 10 Family Child Care Home, 9 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Monrovia rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 90% of facilities in Monrovia have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Monrovia?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Monrovia 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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