Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in West Covina

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

21 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

75% 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).

West Covina has 21 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.

75% 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 West Covina

Christ Lutheran Church Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 109 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Discovery Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 53 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Esgvjcc Kokoro No Sato Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Mt. Calvary Faith Lutheran Preschool & Child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options for Learning - Cameron

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options for Learning - Telesis Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options for Learning - Vine

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options for Learning - Wescove

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options State Head Start Full Day

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options State Headstart -walnut/diamond/hollingwor

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options State Headstart-willowood

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Puente Ave Preschool Icc Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

South Hills Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Jubilee Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 154 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Hooray Montessori Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 41 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Walnut Montessori-preschool Academy

Good

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 117 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Options - Willowood

Good

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

Options-state Preschool-california

Good

Child Care Center · West Covina

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · West Covina

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in West Covina?

West Covina has 21 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 West Covina?

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.