Best Daycares in Pasadena, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pasadena's 85 daycares, 77 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 4.3 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 82 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Pasadena. 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.
Rating Distribution in Pasadena
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 4.3 (Sample of 85).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 4.3 (Sample of 85).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pasadena?
- There are 85 licensed child care providers in Pasadena.
- What percentage of Pasadena daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Pasadena daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Pasadena?
- 82 center-based providers operate in Pasadena.
- How do Pasadena daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Pasadena 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