Best Daycares in Whittier, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Whittier's 56 daycares, 48 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 43 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Whittier. 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 Whittier
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Whittier: 4.3 (Sample of 56).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Whittier: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Whittier: 4.3 (Sample of 56).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Whittier?
- There are 56 licensed child care providers in Whittier.
- What percentage of Whittier daycares have high quality ratings?
- 86% of Whittier daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Whittier?
- 43 center-based providers operate in Whittier.
- How do Whittier daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Whittier 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 56 Daycares in Whittier
- Options State Preschool - Orchard Dale
- Options State Preschool - Scott
- Options State Preschool-La Colima
- Options Surround Care - Jordan
- Options Surround Care - Leffingwell
- Options Surround Care - Oceanview
- Options Surround Care- Orchard Dale
- Options Surround Care-La Colima
- Options Surround Care-Laurel
- Options Surround Care-Meadow Green
- Options Surround Care-Scott Ave.
- Options-State Preschool-Laurel