Daycares in Monrovia, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
20 of 20 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
19 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 23, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Monrovia currently has 20 tracked providers. 20 have inspection history, 19 appear active, and 95% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is February 23, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
CARELS FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
SOTO & JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-PRESCHOOL CENTER
1000 S. CANYON BLVD.
FOOTHILL PRESCHOOL
240 E FOOTHILL BLVD.
MONROVIA PRESCHOOL
223 S. ENCINITAS
OPTIONS-HEAD START-RECREATION PARK
527 S. MOUNTAIN
TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL
101 E. FOOTHILL
TZU CHI GREAT LOVE PRESCHOOL
206 E. PALM AVENUE
OPTIONS CDC - ROTARY PARK
418 CALIFORNIA ST.
MENDIS FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
BRADFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
FIRST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
1227 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE
ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
EASLEY FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
HAYES FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ARCADIA
940 W DUARTE ROAD
ALVARENGA-FLORES FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
302 W FOOTHILL BLVD
PLASENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
MONROVIA, CA 91016
Home Daycares in Monrovia
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What the daycare market looks like in Monrovia
Monrovia currently has 20 daycares in our directory. 95% 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.
95%
A or B safety grades
10
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 BRADFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Monrovia include FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, DAY CARE CENTER, INFANT CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 3.1 recorded violations, while 12 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 Monrovia, 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 Monrovia
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Monrovia?
We rank providers in Monrovia 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 Monrovia?
19 of the 20 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 Monrovia?
Monrovia currently shows 10 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.