Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Los Angeles

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

567 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).

Los Angeles has 567 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 Los Angeles

107th. Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

24th Street Early Ed. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 92 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

4th Street Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

61st Street Elementary School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

99th Street Elementary School Cspp/head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

A - List Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

A Child's Place Smart Citizen Learning Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

A Childs Place Learning and Play Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

A Kid's Place

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

Abc Angels Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Abc Kids

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Adams Child Development Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Agape Christian Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

Agape Sarang Child Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Alatorre Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

Albion Street Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 115 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Alexandria Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

Capacity: 115 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

All Children Great and Small

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

Allesandro Elementary School-st. Cspp Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

Alma Family Service Preschool Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Los Angeles

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has 567 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 Los Angeles?

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.