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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Pico Rivera

Top 17 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

17 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).

Pico Rivera has 17 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 17 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 17 Preschools in Pico Rivera

1

Armenian Mesrobian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Birney Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Cumorah Kids Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 62 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Durfee Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Magee Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Maof Child Care Center/pico Rivera

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 101 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Montebello Gardens Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

North Ranchito Elementary School Site

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Pio Pico Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

Rio Vista Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

Rivera Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

So Ranchito Elem School Site (room K2)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

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

St. Marianne School - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

United Methodist Church

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

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

Valencia Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Passons Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

Plaza De La Raza - Maizeland

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pico Rivera

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera has 17 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 Pico Rivera?
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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