Daycare center
Foothill Progressive Montessori School (4532 Indianola Way)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in La Canada, CA
18 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,183 a month · 8 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Foothill Progressive Montessori School (827 Houseman Street)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
Daycare center
The Child Educational Center (CEC)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
La Canada United Methodist Children's Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,250 / mo
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Parents & Children Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
The Busy Mind Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,625 / mo
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Hogg's Hollow Preschool & Kindergarten
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Lighted Window Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file9 (2 Type A)
Daycare center
La Canada Flintridge Youth House Comm. Ctr. Presch
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
La Canada Presbyterian Church Infant Care Center
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
Daycare center
St. Bede the Venerable Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Foothill Progressive Montessori School (4526 Indianola Way)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Sand Castle Preschool, the
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6 (1 Type A)
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Licensed home daycares in La Canada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirino Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 91011 | 198021982 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Yahjian Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 91011 | 198003698 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in La Canada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Educational Center, Caltech/Jpl Community (4540 Encinas Drive) School Age Day Care Center | 91011 | 198003399 | 154 | school age | None on record | |
| Child Educational Center, Caltech/Jpl Community (471 Knight Way) School Age Day Care Center | 91011 | 198003398 | 125 | school age | None on record | |
| Child Educational Center, Caltech/Jpl Community (5025 Palm Drive) School Age Day Care Center | 91011 | 198003400 | 70 | school age | 1 |
Childcare in La Canada: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in La Canada?
La Canada has 18 licensed programs on the California register: 13 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 3 before and after school programs.
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 La Canada 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 La Canada?
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 La Canada?
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
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.