Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Norwalk

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

23 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).

Norwalk has 23 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 Norwalk

Academia Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Bethany Manor Development & Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Cerritos College Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 125 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Glazier Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 34 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Grow and Learn Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Huerta Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Johnston Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Maof Child Care Center Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

New Harvest Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Nlmusd Head Start/state Ps-new River Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Nlmusd Preschool Program-moffitt Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Norwalk Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Norwalk-la Mirada Usd Head Start/state Ps-chavez

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Nuffer Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Ramona School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 341 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

St. John of God Pre-k

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

St. Linus Pre-kindergarten

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Sunny Day Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 33 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Day Nursery

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

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

Norwalk- La Mirada Usd -sanchez School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Norwalk

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Norwalk?

Norwalk has 23 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 Norwalk?

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.