Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Palmdale

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

37 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).

Palmdale has 37 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 Palmdale

Armstone Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Burneo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Ccrc Lpc Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

Chavez Andino Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Cunial Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Erb Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Kids N Colors Daycare Inc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

La Torre Saldana Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Launch Pad Learning Pmd

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Palmdale

Capacity: 134 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Leaps and Bounds Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Palmdale

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Martinez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Nissanka Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Palmdale

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

Psd Ece Chaparral Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

Capacity: 142 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Psd Ece Highland Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

Psd Ece Manzanita Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

Psd Ece Mesquite Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

Psd Ece Ocotillo Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

Psd Ece Palm Tree Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Palmdale

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Palmdale?

Palmdale has 37 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 Palmdale?

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.