Daycares in Artesia, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
10 of 12 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
9 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Artesia currently has 12 tracked providers. 10 have inspection history, 9 appear active, and 67% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is February 18, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESCHOOL
18800 NORWALK BLVD.
FIRST STEPS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL
18411 ALBURTIS AVE.
A.J. PADELFORD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
11922 169TH STREET
YOUNG LEARNERS' MONTESSORI
18523 ARLINE AVE
ARTESIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
18730 CLARKDALE AVENUE
CONNECTING KIDS
18800 NORWALK BLVD
NIEMES HEADSTART/STATE PRESCHOOL
16715 S JERSEY AVENUE
KINDERONE PRESCHOOL
19023 NORWALK BL
KENNEDY HEAD START
17500 SOUTH BELSHIRE
CPC PRESCHOOL
11840 E. 178TH ST.
LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL
19023 NORWALK BLVD.
MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN
18523 SOUTH ARLINE AVE.
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What the daycare market looks like in Artesia
Artesia currently has 12 daycares in our directory. 67% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
67%
A or B safety grades
12
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,675/mo
Typical state cost in California
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is FIRST STEPS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Artesia include DAY CARE CENTER, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER, SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 5.4 recorded violations, while 6 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,675/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
California regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.
Background checks
All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.
Parent rights
Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Artesia
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Artesia?
We rank providers in Artesia using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Artesia?
8 of the 12 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Artesia?
Artesia currently shows 0 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. California rules still apply: At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.