Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Arcadia, CA

Our top licensed picks in Arcadia — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 10 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 10 licensed centers in Arcadia, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

San Diego Children's Place #233

Arcadia, CA · 91006

Family Daycare Capacity 119 0 months - 5 years
2

Santa Ana Smart Start Academy #41

Arcadia, CA · 91007

Family Daycare Capacity 117 0 months - 5 years
3

Nurturing Hearts Santa Ana #40

Arcadia, CA · 91006

Child Care Center Capacity 115 0 months - 12 months
4

Sacramento Sunshine Daycare #625

Arcadia, CA · 91007

Montessori Capacity 81 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Long Beach Learning Center #333

Arcadia, CA · 91007

Head Start Capacity 69 2 years - 12 years
6

Sacramento Kids First Academy #624

Arcadia, CA · 91006

Infant Care Capacity 53 5 years - 12 years
7

Los Angeles Little Scholars #526

Arcadia, CA · 91007

Before & After School Care Capacity 48 3 years - 5 years
8

Long Beach Playhouse Academy #332

Arcadia, CA · 91006

Preschool Capacity 43 2 years - 5 years
9

Happy Days San Diego Daycare #234

Arcadia, CA · 91007

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 35 6 weeks - 5 years
10

First Steps Los Angeles #525

Arcadia, CA · 91006

Head Start Capacity 20 2 years - 12 years

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