Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Covina

Top 16 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

16 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

63% 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).

Covina has 16 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 16 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

63% 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 16 Preschools in Covina

Covina Educational Center State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Covina First Baptist Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 89 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Discovery Christian Preschool Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 37 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Gateway Montessori & Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 59 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kidzone Preschool & Children Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Covina

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

Options for Learning Early Head Start- Badillo

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options-head Start-charter Oak

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

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

Sonrise Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Sonrise Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

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

Ready Set Grow

Excellent

Child Care Center · Covina

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

Acacia Montessori School Covina Inc.

Good

Child Care Center · Covina

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

Little Stars Academy, Llc

Good

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Future Leaders School

Fair

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Covina Development Center

Good

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 68 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Covina-valley Children's Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Covina

Capacity: 140 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Covina?

Covina has 16 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 Covina?

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.