Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Rowland Heights

Top 11 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

11 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

91% 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).

Rowland Heights has 11 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 11 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

91% 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 11 Preschools in Rowland Heights

Good Habit Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

Capacity: 103 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Little Angels Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options State Preschool- Shelyn

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Options-state Preschool-jellick

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Options-state Preschool-killian

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Options-state Preschool-rowland

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Rhee Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Rowland Heights

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

Southlands Schools International

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Options- Cdc Jellick

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Options-state Preschool-blandford

Excellent

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

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

Angela Preschool & Kindergarten

Good

Child Care Center · Rowland Heights

Capacity: 230 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Rowland Heights?

Rowland Heights has 11 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 Rowland Heights?

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.