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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in San Gabriel

Top 13 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

13 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
92% 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).

San Gabriel has 13 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 13 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

92% 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 13 Preschools in San Gabriel

1

Altadena Saint Mark's School

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 35 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Ark Christian Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 169 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Child's World School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Clairbourn School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 64 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Dewey School- Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Options Cdc - Roosevelt

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Options Head Start-mckinley

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 62 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Options State Preschool-roosevelt

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

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

Sinwa Education Institute Corp

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

St. Anthony School Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

The Modern Schoolhouse

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

Total Child Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

A Child's Garden School

Poor

Child Care Center · San Gabriel

Capacity: 62 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in San Gabriel?
San Gabriel has 13 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 San Gabriel?
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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