Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Gardena, CA

Our top licensed picks in Gardena — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 15 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 15 licensed centers in Gardena, 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

Little Hearts San Diego #141

Gardena, CA · 90249

Before & After School Care Capacity 116 3 years - 5 years
2

Active Kids Sacramento #532

Gardena, CA · 90249

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 110 6 weeks - 5 years
3

Sacramento Generations Daycare #530

Gardena, CA · 90247

Child Care Center Capacity 109 0 months - 12 months
4

Growing Minds Los Angeles #433

Gardena, CA · 90249

Child Care Center Capacity 108 0 months - 12 months
5

Anaheim Precious Moments #629

Gardena, CA · 90247

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 98 6 weeks - 5 years
6

Long Beach Wonder Years #238

Gardena, CA · 90247

Before & After School Care Capacity 94 3 years - 5 years
7

Long Beach Cloud Nine Kids #240

Gardena, CA · 90249

Montessori Capacity 90 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Los Angeles Abc Childcare #431

Gardena, CA · 90247

Infant Care Capacity 70 5 years - 12 years
9

Kids R Us Anaheim #631

Gardena, CA · 90249

Head Start Capacity 56 2 years - 12 years
10

San Diego Rainbow Learning Center #139

Gardena, CA · 90247

Preschool Capacity 52 2 years - 5 years

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