Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Los Angeles, CA

Our top licensed picks in Los Angeles — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 285 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 285 licensed centers in Los Angeles, 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

Active Kids San Diego #92

Los Angeles, CA · 90032

Head Start Capacity 120 2 years - 12 years
2

Los Angeles Creative Kids #359

Los Angeles, CA · 90005

Infant Care Capacity 119 5 years - 12 years
3

San Diego Rainbow Learning Center #97

Los Angeles, CA · 90037

Family Daycare Capacity 119 0 months - 5 years
4

Explorer Kids Anaheim #558

Los Angeles, CA · 90006

Preschool Capacity 119 2 years - 5 years
5

Anaheim Early Learning Center #614

Los Angeles, CA · 90077

Preschool Capacity 119 2 years - 5 years
6

Nurturing Hearts San Diego #86

Los Angeles, CA · 90025

Infant Care Capacity 118 5 years - 12 years
7

Los Angeles Smart Start Academy #372

Los Angeles, CA · 90019

Preschool Capacity 117 2 years - 5 years
8

Growing Minds Sacramento #462

Los Angeles, CA · 90010

Head Start Capacity 117 2 years - 12 years
9

Long Beach Learning Center #207

Los Angeles, CA · 90048

Infant Care Capacity 117 5 years - 12 years
10

Los Angeles Generations Daycare #417

Los Angeles, CA · 900HH

Child Care Center Capacity 116 0 months - 12 months

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