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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in San Pedro

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
74% 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 Pedro has 19 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 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

74% 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 19 Preschools in San Pedro

1

Barton Hill Elementary School Cspp

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
2

Holy Trinity Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 57 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
3

Kehillah Early Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
4

Kids Kingdom

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
5

Mary L.gimenez-caulder Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
6

Mary Star of the Sea Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
7

Merry Go Round Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
8

Ocean View Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
9

Park Western Place Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 112 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
10

San Pedro Early Education Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
11

School Days Montessori North Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
12

School Days Montessori School Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 27 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
13

Voala Santa Cruz Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
14

Cabrillo Avenue Early Education Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 116 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
15

Good Shepherd's Fold Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
16

Worldtots La

Good

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
17

Look Who's Learning Pre-school

Fair

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 55 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
18

Brighter Days Early Learning, Llc.

Poor

Child Care Center · San Pedro

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo
19

Child Lane

Poor

Child Care Center · San Pedro

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

How many licensed preschools are in San Pedro?
San Pedro has 19 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 Pedro?
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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