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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in La Puente

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

33 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).

La Puente has 33 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 La Puente

1

Amar Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 384 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Bassett Child Development Center Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Bassett Head Start/don Julian

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Bassett Head Start/erwin

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 168 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Edgewood Academy- Head Start State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Flanner Head Start Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Hacienda La Puente Preschool (lassalette)

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Hacienda La Puente Usd Sparks Elementary Room #26

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Hacienda La Puente Usd-baldwin

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Hacienda La Puente Usd/california West Headstart

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

Hacienda-la Puente Usd

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Nelson Laup

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

Options Child Development /child Start-yorbita

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

Options Early Learning Center-hurley

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Options for Learning- Hurley

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Options State Head Start -yorbita

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

Options State Head Start- Villacorta

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

Options-cdc- Villacorta

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Options-early Learning Center-rorimer

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
20

Options-head Start-northam

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Puente

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

How many licensed preschools are in La Puente?
La Puente has 33 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 La Puente?
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.

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