Daycare center
Akitoi Learning Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
Daycares and preschools in South El Monte, CA
9 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,183 a month · 1 with Google ratings
Home daycare
Alcantar Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$819 / mo
Citations on file11 (2 Type A)
Home daycare
Lopez Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,183 / mo
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Options for Learning- Lerma
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
El Monte Headstart/Preschool
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in South El Monte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bustamante & Abasta Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 91733 | 192006954 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gutierrez, Maria Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 91733 | 198000804 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hernandez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 91733 | 192006126, 198015908 | 28 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lugo Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 91733 | 198017836 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 |
Childcare in South El Monte: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in South El Monte?
South El Monte has 9 licensed programs on the California register: 3 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 6 home daycares and 0 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte?
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 South El Monte?
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.