Arcadia, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities
Finding the right childcare in Arcadia, California
Arcadia is home to Santa Anita Park, an iconic Art Deco racetrack that opened on Christmas Day 1934 and now hosts world-class thoroughbred racing, equestrian events at the 1984 Olympics, and the prestigious Santa Anita Derby. The city's 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, opened in 1955 on land once owned by Arcadia's founder "Lucky" Baldwin, features stunning themed gardens and a flock of peacocks descended from Baldwin's original Indian imports—now beloved symbols of the city. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Arcadia, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.
86 Yelp reviews — the largest parent review base of any Arcadia CCLD child care center; Yelp score 5.0 (as reported by Yahoo Local) indicating consistently high parent satisfaction at this Las Tunas location
Child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on exploration, independence, and hands-on learning — strong philosophical alignment with modern ECE best practices
CCLD Day Care Center license #198017904, active since June 2014; capacity 53 children — established program with over 10 years of licensed operation
Only 1 Type B citation across four inspections from 2022–2026 — very strong compliance record
Open Monday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm — full working-day coverage for Arcadia families
Newly remodeled environment praised by parents as clean, bright, and welcoming — thoughtfully designed space for child development
Considerations
Does not participate in subsidized child care programs — full private tuition required
Licensed 2014 — relatively newer than some Arcadia competitors; families wanting decades of track record should weigh this accordingly
No confirmed infant program — serves preschool ages; families with children under 2 will need separate care arrangements
42 Yelp reviews — strong parent review base; Yahoo Local reports 4.5 stars from 31 reviews; consistent positive feedback on clean, bright environment and caring staff
CCLD Day Care Center license #198017908, active since June 2014; capacity 38 children — established program with same organizational quality standards as the Las Tunas campus
Only 2 Type B citations across six inspections from 2022–2026 — very strong compliance record across a busy inspection history
Newly remodeled environment praised as welcoming and thoughtfully designed for child development — professional facility investment
Sister campus to the Las Tunas location — shared organizational infrastructure and curriculum philosophy; families can transfer between campuses if needed
Open Monday–Friday full-day — working-day coverage for Arcadia 91007 families
Considerations
Smaller capacity of 38 children versus the Las Tunas campus — very limited spots; families should contact the center early about availability
Does not participate in subsidized child care programs — full private tuition required
No confirmed infant program — serves preschool ages; families with children under approximately 2 will need separate care arrangements
Founded in 1968 — over 55 years of community service in Arcadia 91006; one of the city's longest-operating faith-based preschool programs
5-star Yelp rating — parents note teachers 'genuinely care about the children,' children show 'increased social confidence and excitement about learning'
CCLD Day Care Center license #191500743, active since November 1994; capacity 100 children — large capacity and long-established program
Most recent CCLD inspection October 2017 resulted in no citations — clean compliance record at that inspection date
Christ-centered play-based program promoting 'traditional family values' in a warm, caring environment; nonprofit ministry of Arcadia Friends Community Church
Largest licensed capacity in this Arcadia review at 100 children — broad enrollment potential for Arcadia 91006 families
Considerations
Most recent CCLD inspection on record was October 2017 — no more recent inspection data is publicly visible; families must contact the L.A. East Regional Office at (323) 981-3350 to verify current compliance status before enrolling
Faith-based Christ-centered curriculum may not suit families seeking a fully secular preschool program
Limited recent inspection data creates uncertainty about current facility standards — families should request a current CCLD compliance report directly before enrolling
CCLD Day Care Center license #198010840, active since September 2004; capacity 91 children — over 20 years of licensed operation; one of the largest Arcadia centers in this review
Serves preschool through kindergarten — provides continuity from early preschool all the way through kindergarten entry; useful for families wanting a single-school experience
Located at 100 E Live Oak Ave in Arcadia 91006 — central and accessible for west Arcadia families
Large capacity of 91 children — broader enrollment availability compared to smaller Arcadia centers
Considerations
3.0 stars from 12 Yelp reviews — below average community sentiment; reviews note concerns about staff and supervision alongside positive comments about academic preparation
CCLD inspection records include 3 Type B citations across inspections (2022–2025) plus multiple complaint investigations filed in 2022 and 2023 — families must investigate all complaint reports at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
Student-teacher ratio of 46:1 reported in school profile data — families should verify actual classroom ratios directly with the center, as this figure may reflect school-wide data rather than individual classroom staffing
CCLD Day Care Center license #198014220, active since August 2008; capacity 70 children — established program with over 15 years of licensed operation in Arcadia 91007
Open Monday–Friday 7:30 am–6:30 pm — one of the broader operating windows among Arcadia centers; accommodates early and late shifts
Emphasizes cleanliness and safety with daily fresh food preparation — health-conscious operational standards
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality childcare for Arcadia families and children ages 2–5
Located on W Duarte Rd in 91007 — centrally accessible for east Arcadia and neighboring Monrovia families
Considerations
3.5 stars from 8 Yelp reviews — mixed reviews; one-star reviews describe concerns alongside positive feedback; small review base limits statistical reliability
CCLD inspection records include 4 Type B citations across inspections from 2022–2025 — families should pull full citation detail at ccld.ca.gov
Does not participate in subsidized child care programs — full private tuition required
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