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Best Daycares in Long Beach, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Long Beach's 163 daycares, 156 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 149 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Long Beach. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

163
Daycares
156
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Long Beach

90(55%)
66(40%)
7(4%)
0(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Long Beach: 4.5 (Sample of 163).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Long Beach: 5.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Long Beach: 4.5 (Sample of 163).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Long Beach

Belmont Shore Childrens Center
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethany Lutheran Church Preschool
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethune Head Start
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Birney Head Start
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bundle of Joy Daycare #3
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
California Heights United Methodist Children's Ctr
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
California Heights United Methodist Children's Ctr
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cesar Chavez Head Start
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Lane
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Lane
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Lane
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Lane
Long Beach, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Long Beach?
There are 163 licensed child care providers in Long Beach.
What percentage of Long Beach daycares have high quality ratings?
96% of Long Beach daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Long Beach?
149 center-based providers operate in Long Beach.
How do Long Beach daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Long Beach daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

All 163 Daycares in Long Beach

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