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Daycare in Gardena, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Gardena, Los Angeles County, from the state licensing records.

24 centers62 family homes4 infant centers2 school-age2,160 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in Gardena

24 centers.

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186th Street Elementary School Cspp

1581 W. 186th St. Rm 36, 90248 · (310) 324-1153

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 25, 20262 citationsState record
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Amestoy Elementary School Room 21

1048 W. 149th Street, 90247 · (310) 327-5592

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 1, 20250 citationsState record
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Arise Family Childcare Center Llc

15019 S. Western Ave, 90249 · (310) 938-2284

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 3, 20250 citationsState record
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Baby Geniuses Preschool

15328 S. Vermont Avenue, 90247 · (310) 715-1582

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 19, 20261 citationState record
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Gardena Buddhist Church

1517 W. 166th Street, 90247 · (310) 327-4627

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 20, 20261 citationState record
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Gardena Christian Academy

16311 South Western Avenue, 90247 · (310) 527-0348

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 2, 20263 citationsState record
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Gardena Christian Academy

16311 South Western Avenue, 90247 · (310) 527-0348

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Apr 2, 20261 citationState record
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Gardena Early Education Center

1350 West 177th Street, 90248 · (310) 354-5091

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 6, 20260 citationsState record
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Jekal Early Learning Center

1957 W Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 · (310) 283-0933

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 24, 20250 citationsState record
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Jekal Early Learning Center

1957 W Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 · (310) 283-0933

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Dec 12, 20241 citationState record
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Jekal Infant Center

1957 W Redondo Beach Blvd, 90247 · (310) 283-0933

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jun 18, 20241 citationState record
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Kum Ran Church Preschool

3153 W. Marine Ave, 90249 · (310) 219-1815

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 16, 202513 citationsState record
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Pace - Aloha Learning Center

13000 Van Ness Avenue, 90249 · (424) 340-2640

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 12, 20262 citationsState record
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Pace - First Steps

14420 Crenshaw Blvd, 90249 · (424) 266-9688

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 16, 20261 citationState record
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Pace - St. John Head Start Center

14517 Crenshaw Blvd., 90249 · (424) 456-4889

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 11, 20261 citationState record
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Rising Stars Child Development Center

762 W. 130th Street, 90247 · (310) 324-5800

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 18, 20252 citationsState record
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Rising Stars Child Development Center

762 W. 130th Street, 90247 · (310) 324-5800

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 11, 20264 citationsState record
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Shepherd's Fold Preschool - Gardena

1409 W. 182nd Street, 90248 · (310) 324-9736

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 25, 20241 citationState record
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St Anthony's Day Nursery

1044 W. 163rd Street, 90247 · (213) 477-9832

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 22, 20242 citationsState record
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Twinkle Tots

555 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.#100, 90248 · (310) 818-4646

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 24, 20262 citationsState record
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Twinkle Tots

555 W.redondo Beach Blvd.#100, 90248 · (310) 818-4646

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 16, 20251 citationState record
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Van Ness Pre-school & Kinder

15408 Van Ness Avenue, 90249 · (310) 323-4956

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 14, 20251 citationState record
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Yasuragi Child Care Center

16110 La Salle Avenue, 90247 · (310) 819-8157

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 9, 20254 citationsState record
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Ymca Of Metro La/gardena-carson Preschool

1000 W. Artesia Blvd, 90248 · (310) 879-6673

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 24, 20261 citationState record

Questions about daycare in Gardena

How many licensed daycares are in Gardena?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 24 licensed centers (4 infant centers and 2 school-age centers among them) and 62 family child care homes in Gardena, with 2,160 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in Gardena?

4 licensed infant centers in Gardena appear in the data. Many of the 62 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a Gardena daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in Gardena?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Los Angeles County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.