Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Inglewood

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

39 preschool-capable 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).

Inglewood has 39 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.

100% 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 Inglewood

A Bright Beginning Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

A Bright Beginning, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

Canterbury Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 25 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Centinela Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

Children of Promise

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

Crystal Stairs Head Start - Chapel of Peace

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Crystal Stairs Head Start - Crusader

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

From the Heart Child Care & Enrichment Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Gardner's Learning Academy & Infant Ctr

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Gore Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Inglewood

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Inglewood U.s.d.- Highland State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Inglewood Usd-bennett-kew State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

Inglewood Usd-payne State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Inglewood Usd-worthington State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kiddie Kollege Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kiddie Kollege Inc. - Preschool 2

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kiddie Kollege, Inc. - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Second Mt. Nebo Day Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Inglewood

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

Venice Family Clinic-homelight

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

World City Center - Inglewood

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Inglewood

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Inglewood?

Inglewood has 39 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 Inglewood?

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.