Daycares in Lawndale, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
18 of 21 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
18 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 29, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Lawndale currently has 21 tracked providers. 18 have inspection history, 18 appear active, and 81% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is January 29, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
AWED & NAWAR FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
LAWNDALE SCH DIST-FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT/KIT CARSON PR
3530 W. 147TH STREET, ROOM #6
LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT-WILLIAM GREEN PRESCHOOL
4520 W. 168TH STREET
LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT - MARK TWAIN P.S.
3728 WEST 154TH STREET
LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT -BILLY MITCHELL PRESCHOOL
14429 CONDON AVENUE
CARRASCOSA FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
PACE - ANDERSON HEAD START
4130 W. 154TH STREET, RM. 6
WILEY CENTER FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPEMENT
15342 HAWTHORNE BLVD, STE. 102
GONZALEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
ESTRADA FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
LAWNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT-WILLIAM ANDERSON PRESCH.
4130 W. 154TH STREET
TINZLY-WILLIAMS FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
MANUEL FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
GUTIERREZ-BEGAZO FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
MONTENEGRO & CASTRO FAMILY CHILD CARE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
PACE - GREEN HEAD START
4540 W. 168TH STREET
LITTLE ONES ACADEMY
4415 165TH STREET
WII TOTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER,INC
4415 W. 165TH ST.
SOUTH BAY BEACH CITIES MONTESSORI PS & K
16714 GREVILLEA AVENUE
Home Daycares in Lawndale
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What the daycare market looks like in Lawndale
Lawndale currently has 21 daycares in our directory. 81% 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.
81%
A or B safety grades
12
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 AWED & NAWAR FAMILY CHILD CARE with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Lawndale include DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME.
The average provider in this market has 3.3 recorded violations, while 11 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 Lawndale, 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
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 Lawndale
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Lawndale?
We rank providers in Lawndale 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 Lawndale?
17 of the 21 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 Lawndale?
Lawndale currently shows 9 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.