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Best Daycares in Los Angeles, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Los Angeles's 741 daycares, 696 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 702 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Los Angeles. 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.

741
Daycares
696
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Los Angeles

352(48%)
344(46%)
44(6%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Los Angeles: 4.4 (Sample of 741).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Los Angeles: 4.9 (Sample of 9).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Los Angeles: 4.4 (Sample of 741).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Los Angeles

24th Street Early Ed. Center
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
61st Street Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A - List Montessori Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Childs Place Learning and Play Center
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Kid's Place
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abc Angels Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Acacia Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Agape Christian Center
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Agape Sarang Child Center
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Agape Sarang Child Center-Infant
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alatorre Head Start
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alegria After School Program
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Los Angeles?
There are 741 licensed child care providers in Los Angeles.
What percentage of Los Angeles daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of Los Angeles daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Los Angeles?
702 center-based providers operate in Los Angeles.
How do Los Angeles daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Los Angeles daycares average 4.9 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

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