5 Best Preschools in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Picking a preschool in Los Angeles usually means touring a handful of small, independently run programs rather than a single obvious name. Every school on this list holds a rating of 4.5 or higher, and most are still building their Google track record, the most-reviewed has just 41 ratings, so word of mouth and an in-person visit matter here more than the star count alone.

Short answer: Le Petit Gan International Preschool in the Fairfax district has the most reviews on this list at 41, rated 4.5, and runs a Montessori-influenced, multicultural program with organic meals included. WIZISLAND in Koreatown holds a perfect 5.0 across 34 reviews and layers in ballet, piano, and Tae Kwon Do alongside academics. Both are private, tuition-based programs; La First Pre-School stands out as a free California State Preschool option for income-qualifying families.

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Los Angeles Preschools, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	WIZISLAND Preschool Los Angeles l Daycare l Childcare l Kindergarten (엘에이 프리스쿨, 데이케어, 어린이집, 킨더가든)	5.0 ★	34	Structured curriculum with enrichment activities	View ›
2	Le Petit Gan International Preschool Los Angeles	4.5 ★	41	Montessori and multicultural learning	View ›
3	San Antonio de Padua Academy Preschool	4.8 ★	24	Faith-based early education	View ›
4	La First Pre-School	4.8 ★	17	Free state-funded preschool	View ›
5	Creative Mind Preschool	5.0 ★	15	Small, community-feel programs	View ›

Our picks, school by school

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

WIZISLAND Preschool Los Angeles l Daycare l Childcare l Kindergarten (엘에이 프리스쿨, 데이케어, 어린이집, 킨더가든)

5.034 Google reviews

WIZISLAND is a Koreatown preschool, daycare, and kindergarten program built around a curriculum developed in South Korea, combining early academics with emotional intelligence and leadership development. Alongside core learning, the program includes ballet, piano, and Tae Kwon Do as part of tuition, and serves children starting as young as 18 months. Parents describe individual teacher attention and a program that connects classroom lessons to activities at home.

What people praise

Ballet, piano, and Tae Kwon Do included in the program, not add-ons
Parents report kids reading and counting early through the curriculum
Teachers described as attentive to individual children, even in a group setting
Consistent daily routine balancing play and structured learning

Worth knowing

Newer to Google reviews, so the track record here is still short

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume34 · 92th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0, but on only 34 reviews, so treat the rating as an early, strongly positive signal rather than a long-proven record. The enrichment classes built into tuition are the clearest differentiator versus a standard daycare.

Website +1213-249-8658 Directions

158 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Le Petit Gan International Preschool Los Angeles

4.541 Google reviews

Le Petit Gan International Preschool serves Los Angeles and West Hollywood with a Reggio-influenced, child-led curriculum that introduces French and Spanish through games and songs, alongside Jewish values and traditions for a multicultural framework. The campus includes a garden with chickens and a bunny that children help care for, and the school provides three home-cooked meals a day using organic ingredients.

What people praise

Garden and small-animal care built into the daily routine
Organic, home-cooked meals included, praised repeatedly by parents
Small student-to-teacher ratios with individualized attention
Bilingual exposure to French and Spanish through play

Worth knowing

Premium, full-service program, so expect it to be priced above a basic daycare

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume41 · 97th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed school on this list at 41 reviews and a 4.5 rating, with parents consistently citing the outdoor, nature-based approach and the food program as standouts. A strong fit for families wanting a multicultural, hands-on environment over a purely academic one.

Website +1310-866-0570 Directions

1071 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

San Antonio de Padua Academy Preschool

4.824 Google reviews

San Antonio de Padua Academy Preschool, run in Los Angeles's Boyle Heights area, is a Catholic preschool serving children ages 2 to 5, historically staffed in part by Franciscan nuns and built around a faith-centered curriculum alongside standard early academics. Families describe small class sizes and a program that several reviewers credit with an early academic foundation.

What people praise

Small class sizes cited repeatedly by parents
Faith-based curriculum for families specifically seeking Catholic early education
Convenient for families in DTLA, Lincoln Heights, and Boyle Heights
Multiple reviewers describe children entering elementary school ahead of peers

Worth knowing

One parent reported a serious dispute over how a discipline incident was handled and communicated; worth raising questions directly with the school about supervision and communication policies before enrolling

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume24 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 rating across 24 reviews, mostly from long-time families praising the faith-based structure and academic prep. The one detailed negative review is serious enough that we'd ask the school directly about it during a tour rather than ignore it.

Website +1323-226-0227 Directions

1500 Bridge St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

La First Pre-School

4.817 Google reviews

LA First Pre-School operates as a California State Preschool program, offering free enrollment for children ages 2 to 4 whose families meet state income guidelines, have an IEP, receive CalWORKs, or live near a qualifying elementary school. It has run for over 25 years and provides a full-day program with meals included at no cost to eligible families.

What people praise

Free tuition for income-qualifying families, a rare option among preschools
Meals included as part of the state program
Long-running program with 25-plus years in the neighborhood
Multiple reviewers recall the school fondly years after their child left

Worth knowing

One parent reported communication issues around a specific classroom and language barriers affecting how detailed reports were for non-Spanish-speaking families
Not currently listed as claimed on Google, so contact details are worth double-checking directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume17 · 81th

Confidenceearly

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.8 across 17 reviews, this is the clearest free option on the list for families who qualify. The one detailed complaint about communication is worth asking about directly, especially if English isn't the primary language spoken at home.

Website +1323-733-8827 Directions

2029 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Creative Mind Preschool

5.015 Google reviews

Creative Mind Preschool serves East Hollywood with a program combining outdoor play, structured learning, and enrichment activities like yoga and music. Parents describe it as a small, tight-knit community where the director and teaching staff build multi-year relationships with families, several reviewers stayed with the school for two to three years across multiple children.

What people praise

Long-tenured teachers and director cited by name across multiple reviews
Balance of outdoor and indoor play praised consistently
Communicative staff who share updates and photos regularly
Working-parent-friendly scheduling

Worth knowing

Smaller, community-style school, so it may suit families looking for a closer-knit setting over a larger institutional one

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume15 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency11 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 15 reviews, all from parents describing multi-year relationships with the same teachers. Small review count, but the depth and consistency of the reviews stand out.

Website +1323-660-7529 Directions

5262 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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How we score these preschools

Rating is the live Google average for each school. Review volume shows how many families have actually left a review, which we weigh against the rating itself, since a perfect score built on a handful of reviews carries less weight than one backed by dozens. Confidence combines both, and recency looks at how recently families are still reviewing. No school can pay to change these numbers.

How much does preschool cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Private preschool tuition in Los Angeles varies widely by neighborhood, program hours, and whether meals and enrichment classes are included, and none of the schools on this list publish standardized public pricing we can cite with confidence. Families should request current tuition directly from each school. LA First Pre-School is a notable exception: as a California State Preschool program, it’s free for families who meet state income or eligibility requirements.

Serving neighborhoods across Los Angeles

These preschools span Koreatown, the Fairfax district, Boyle Heights, West Adams, and East Hollywood, giving families across central Los Angeles a real, walkable or short-drive option. If you’re searching for a preschool near me in LA, most of these neighborhoods are within a 15 to 20 minute drive of each other.

What to ask before enrolling your child

What is the teacher-to-child ratio for my child’s age group?
Are meals and snacks included, and who prepares them?
What is the school’s policy on communicating incidents, bumps, or concerns to parents?
Do you qualify for free or subsidized state preschool programs?
What enrichment activities, like music, movement, or a second language, are built into the day versus offered as extras?
Can I do a trial visit or observe a classroom before enrolling?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these preschools?

We compared real Google ratings and review volume for preschools across Los Angeles, weighing how consistently parents rate each program alongside how many families have left a review.

How often is this updated?

This page was verified in July 2026 using live Google data.

Is free preschool available in Los Angeles?

Yes. California State Preschool programs, like LA First Pre-School on this list, offer free enrollment for families who meet income or other eligibility requirements.

What age do most LA preschools accept?

Most programs on this list accept children starting between 18 months and 2 years, through age 5 or kindergarten readiness.

The bottom line

None of these programs has a long public review history yet, so treat the ratings as an early signal and lean just as hard on an in-person tour and a direct conversation about supervision, communication, and daily routine. If cost is the deciding factor, check your eligibility for LA First Pre-School’s free state program before touring the private options.

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