Best Daycares in Walnut

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

26 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).

Walnut offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 26 licensed facilities, including 11 Child Care Centers and 3 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 Walnut, Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Allen Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

1

Allen Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut

Capacity: 14
2

Bright Star Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut

Capacity: 8
3

Creekside Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 105
4

Hung Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut

Capacity: 14
5

Kid Junction

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 69
6

Ly Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Walnut

Capacity: 14
7

Montessori of Walnut

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut

Capacity: 18
8

Options - Early Learning Center - Ybarra

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 48
9

Options Surround Care-oswalt

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 40
10

Options-state Preschool-ybarra

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 24
11

Options-surround Care-ybarra

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 40
12

Preschool Cross & the Kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 148
13

The Cross Christian School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 30
14

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 132
15

Walnut International Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 118
16

Walnut International Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Walnut

Capacity: 15
17

Walnut Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 134
18

Walnut United Methodist Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 85
19

Bright Star Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 126
20

Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Walnut

Capacity: 182

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Walnut?
There are 26 licensed daycare facilities in Walnut, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Walnut?
Walnut has 3 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 11 Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Walnut rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Walnut have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Walnut?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Walnut 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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