Daycare center
JEKAL Child Care - Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycares and preschools in Gardena, CA
81 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,183 a month · 17 with Google ratings
Home daycare
Garcia Family Day Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Shepherd's Fold Preschool- Gardena
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Home daycare
Hernandez Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Basnet Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Home daycare
Vivar Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Mason Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Rising Stars Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (2 Type A)
Daycare center
Van Ness Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Kid Geniuses Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Home daycare
Sarpong and Andzie Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Gardena Buddhist Church
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Gardena Early Education Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Twinkle Tots Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Jackson Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Home daycare
Muir & Simpson Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,183 / mo
Citations on file5 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
St Anthony's Day Nursery
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
186th Street Elementary School Cspp
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
ARISE FAMILY CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Alexander Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Amestoy Elementary School Room 21
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Ardon Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (3 Type A)
Home daycare
Brandon Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Montessori
Christian Montessori School of Gardena
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
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Licensed home daycares in Gardena
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197495392 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Armijos Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197411345 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Avei Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197404235 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Bell Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197418893 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Brown Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197494713 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Daniels Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197413263 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Davila Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197494770 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (2 Type A) | |
| Davis Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197493375 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Dennis Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197402139 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Devereaux Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 192008830 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Elera Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90248 | 197494470 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Escalante Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90248 | 197418759 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Espinoza Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90248 | 197414477 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Evans Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197494047 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Fuentes Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 192001706 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Fuller Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197494401 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Garcia Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197418996 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Glosson-Watson Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197412881 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gunawardana Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197493864 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hadnot Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197412065 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 (1 Type A) | |
| Han Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197493962 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hatcher Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197414161 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 (3 Type A) | |
| Henderson-Batiste Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197419293 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Jamison Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 191609726 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 8 (2 Type A) | |
| Khairzada Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197495550 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Kim Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197415252 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Kuzina Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197495294 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lacerda Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90248 | 197408422 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Martinez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197418421, 197494503 | 28 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Minor Brown Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90248 | 197495427 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Mobley Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 192011026 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Moore Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 192009716 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (1 Type A) | |
| Murray Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197495428 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Ohno Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197420043 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Pleasant Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197405141 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Rajapakse Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197495224 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Renteria Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197494968 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Robinson Family Childcare Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197495331 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Ruano Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197417259 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Saucedo Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197419066 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Shehata Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197417203 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Smillin Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90249 | 197493208 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Smith & Sloan Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197409652 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Valdez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197495631 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Vinh Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90247 | 197416611 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 |
Before and after school programs in Gardena
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Christian Academy School Age Day Care Center | 90247 | 197415270 | 37 | school age | 1 (1 Type A) |
Childcare in Gardena: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Gardena?
Gardena has 81 licensed programs on the California register: 19 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 61 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Gardena daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 2,550 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 1,011 centers have none. 507 have at least one rated Type A by the state. California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What does daycare cost in Gardena?
167 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,183 a month, and $1,348 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Gardena?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.