Best Daycares in Whittier

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

118 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).

Whittier offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 118 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 5 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 Whittier, Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aeolian, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

1

Aeolian

Excellent

Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 40
2

Aguirre Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
3

Beck Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
4

Bretado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
5

Campos Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
6

Carden Academy of Whittier

Excellent

Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 46
7

Carter-bedoya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
8

Cornerstone Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Whittier

Capacity: 12
9

Dearco Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
10

Diaz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
11

Diaz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
12

Eagles Nest Preschool - Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Whittier

Capacity: 30
13

Eagles Preschool - School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 10
14

East Whittier Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 63
15

East Whittier United Methodist Church, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 64
16

East Whittier United Presbyterian Church

Excellent

Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 75
17

East Whittier United Presbyterian Day Care

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Whittier

Capacity: 49
18

Escontrias Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
19

Fivecoat Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14
20

Gamboa Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Whittier

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Whittier?
There are 118 licensed daycare facilities in Whittier, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Whittier?
Whittier has 5 Child Care Center, 11 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Whittier rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Whittier have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Whittier?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Whittier 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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