Best Daycares in South Pasadena

Top 12 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

12 licensed facilities

0 top rated

75% 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).

South Pasadena offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 12 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 2 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 12 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in South Pasadena, Los Angeles County is solid, with 75% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Calvary Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in South Pasadena, 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 12 Daycares in South Pasadena

Calvary Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 134

Celebration Kids, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 86

Colonial House Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 60

Mih Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South Pasadena

Capacity: 14

Mykkids - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 30

Mykkids - School-age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 52

Oneonta Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 55

Pong Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South Pasadena

Capacity: 14

St James Parish School

Excellent

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 90

Beyond the Classroom, Inc.

Fair

School Age Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 60

Almansor Center (the)

Fair

Child Care Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 60

The Almansor Center

Poor

Child Care - Infant Center · South Pasadena

Capacity: 27

View all 12 facilities in South Pasadena

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in South Pasadena?

There are 12 licensed daycare facilities in South Pasadena, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in South Pasadena?

South Pasadena has 7 Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in South Pasadena rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 75% of facilities in South Pasadena have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in South Pasadena?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in South Pasadena 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.