Cerritos, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities
Finding the right childcare in Cerritos, California
Cerritos was once known as Dairy Valley—a milk-producing powerhouse with over 120,000 dairy cows and more cattle than people during its early years—before shifting to residential development in the 1960s. The city's name was formally changed to Cerritos in 1967, referencing the Spanish land grant Rancho Los Cerritos and nearby Cerritos College. A playful reminder of its agricultural heritage remains in the acronym of the city's bus system, COW (Cerritos On Wheels), a fitting tribute to the days when cows outnumbered residents. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Cerritos, 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.
Large licensed capacity of 87 children; licensed since 1999 (license #198005309)
Stated commitment to providing 'academic and spiritual foundation' for children
Offers summer care, after school, and preschool programs — wide service range
Considerations
1 Type A and 8 Type B CCLD citations; complaint investigation filed August 2025 — review state reports before enrolling
Faith-based environment may not suit all families; no website found for detailed program review
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