West Hollywood, CA · Los Angeles County · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in West Hollywood, California

West Hollywood, known as WeHo, is a pioneering LGBTQ+ destination and in 1984 became the first majority-gay municipality in the United States, earning its designation as the Rainbow District with over 40 percent LGBTQ+ residents. The city's famed Sunset Strip transformed from mobster-controlled speakeasies in the 1920s into the global epicenter of rock 'n' roll in the 1960s, where legendary bands like the Doors and Led Zeppelin performed at iconic clubs. Today, West Hollywood remains synonymous with entertainment, activism, and a vibrant cultural scene that has shaped national conversations on inclusivity. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in West Hollywood, 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.

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Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNo CCLD Citations
7.9/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
9
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197402587; licensed since 1996; January 2023 evaluation shows zero citations
  • 5.0 stars with 20 Yelp reviews — parents call it \'pure magic\' and praise director Gloria
  • Capacity 25; intentionally tiny school with highly personalized education
  • Weekly programming includes music, gardening, yoga, and mindfulness
  • 200+ family waitlist underscores extraordinary reputation in WeHo

Considerations

  • Extremely small capacity (25 children) makes enrollment nearly impossible without early application
  • Ages 3–5 only; no infant or full-day kindergarten program
2
West Hollywood Star
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedWhite House Model Program
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed day care center in West Hollywood 90069
  • Selected as a Model Program by the White House and U.S. Department of Education
  • Distinguished recognition for educational quality at the national level

Considerations

  • No website found; very limited current enrollment information publicly available
  • Verify current operating status with CCLD before visiting
3
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCatholic Parish
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
8
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197417482; capacity 30; affiliated with Saint Victor's Catholic Parish
  • 77 Yelp reviews — one of the most-reviewed preschools in West Hollywood
  • Play-based, hands-on approach to early literacy and mathematics
  • Faith-community support network for enrolled families

Considerations

  • Multiple Type B citations on March 2026 CCLD evaluation; complaint investigation also in 2026
  • Catholic parish affiliation may not align with all families' values
4
Happy Notes Music School & Child Care
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMusic-Focused
6.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
9
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197415047; capacity 30; day care center licensed since April 2008
  • Music-integrated curriculum including Russian language instruction since 2005
  • Unique bilingual/arts enrichment focus not common in WeHo centers
  • No citations recorded through February 2020 inspection

Considerations

  • No website found; limited public curriculum transparency
  • Most recent CCLD inspection on file is 2020; updated inspection records not confirmed
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197408763; capacity 35; serves toddlers and preschool-age children
  • 33 Yelp reviews with 70 photos; well-documented community presence
  • Located on N Vista St in West Hollywood 90046; M–F 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Considerations

  • 6 Type B citations on January 2023 CCLD evaluation; complaint investigations in 2021 and 2022
6
Dvorskaya Alternative School
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197411145; licensed since May 2004; capacity 41
  • STEM-leaning curriculum with emphasis on math, science, and arts at all grade levels
  • Faculty hold advanced degrees; enrichment-focused approach

Considerations

  • Complaint investigation report on October 2022 CCLD file
  • Limited public information about current programming and enrollment
7
Le Petit Gan West Hollywood
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.8/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed day care center in West Hollywood 90069; capacity 30
  • Jewish early childhood curriculum; faith-community support for families
  • Small program size enables individualized attention

Considerations

  • ReadyRule records indicate 3 citations in licensing history
  • No website found; limited public curriculum details available
8
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD license #195700377; newly licensed August 2025; capacity 46
  • Offers infant care, toddler, preschool, and TK programs
  • Located on N Fairfax Ave in West Hollywood 90046

Considerations

  • Type B citation on November 2025 complaint inspection: rodent droppings observed in outdoor storage shed
  • Very new facility (licensed 2025); no long-term track record yet established
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