Best Daycares in Culver City, California

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
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CHAVEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

CULVER CITY, CA 90230

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - EL RINCON ELEM.

11177 OVERLAND AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 24
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - LA BALLONA ELEM.

10915 WASHINGTON B.VD.

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 64
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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BRANCHES ATELIER

11359 WASHINGTON BLVD.

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 39
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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SUNSHINE DAYDREAMS CHILD DEV. CENTER

3843 COLLEGE AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 26
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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PENALOZA FAMILY CHILD CARE

CULVER CITY, CA 90230

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

9000 OVERLAND AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 72
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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DUENAS & MAURTUA DE DUENAS FCC

CULVER CITY, CA 90230

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 12
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CHILD DEV. CENTER

9000 OVERLAND AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 15
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
10
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1ST CLASS PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL

3459 MC MANUS

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 30
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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SANCHEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

CULVER CITY, CA 90232

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CCUSD - OFFICE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

10820 FARRAGUT DRIVE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CULVER CITY UNI. SCH. DIST.- LINWOOD HOWE ELEM.

4100 IRVING PLACE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 64
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
14
A

HAPPYLAND PRESCHOOL

4045 LAFAYETTE PLACE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 54
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
15
A

LA PLAYA COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

5041 RHODA WAY,LINDBERG PARK

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Culver City

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Culver City. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

90%

A or B safety grades

36

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,447/mo

Infant center cost in LOS ANGELES

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is CULVER CITY UNI. SCHO. DIST. - EL RINCON ELEM. with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Culver City include DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER.

The average provider in this market has 0.7 recorded violations, while 48 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

LOS ANGELES accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Culver City, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$1,447/mo

Preschool Center

$1,045/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

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

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Culver City

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Culver City?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Culver City. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Culver City not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. CHAVEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against 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..