Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Alhambra

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

24 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

95% 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).

Alhambra has 24 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

95% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Alhambra

Children's Montessori Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 106 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Discovery Time Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Emmaus Lutheran Pre-school and Day Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Goaler Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Grace Garden Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 71 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Granada Park United Methodist Church Nursery Scho

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Growing Tree Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 77 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kawai Kids

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Little Otters Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Northrup

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Oneonta Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options-state Preschool-baldwin

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options-state Preschool-park

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options-state Preschool-ramona

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Saint Thomas More School-child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Ymca of Metro La/west San Gabriel Valley Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 65 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Bright Children Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 35 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Childtime Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 82 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Lily's Garden Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 122 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Angel's Montessori Preschool, Inc.

Good

Child Care Center · Alhambra

Capacity: 81 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Alhambra?

Alhambra has 24 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Alhambra?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Los Angeles County is about $1,063 at a center and $943 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.