Daycares in Monrovia, California

20 facilitiesAvg score: 95.1

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.

A

CARELS FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

No violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

SOTO & JONES FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

No violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-PRESCHOOL CENTER

1000 S. CANYON BLVD.

No violationsCapacity: 190DAY CARE CENTER
A

FOOTHILL PRESCHOOL

240 E FOOTHILL BLVD.

No violationsCapacity: 42DAY CARE CENTER
A

MONROVIA PRESCHOOL

223 S. ENCINITAS

No violationsCapacity: 34DAY CARE CENTER
A

OPTIONS-HEAD START-RECREATION PARK

527 S. MOUNTAIN

No violationsCapacity: 22DAY CARE CENTER
A

TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL

101 E. FOOTHILL

No violationsCapacity: 70DAY CARE CENTER
A

TZU CHI GREAT LOVE PRESCHOOL

206 E. PALM AVENUE

No violationsCapacity: 85DAY CARE CENTER
A

OPTIONS CDC - ROTARY PARK

418 CALIFORNIA ST.

No violationsCapacity: 24DAY CARE CENTER
A

MENDIS FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

No violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

BRADFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

No violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

FIRST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

1227 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE

No violationsCapacity: 40DAY CARE CENTER
A

ALVAREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

3 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

EASLEY FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

2 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

HAYES FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

2 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
A

SOLORZANO FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

2 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
B

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF ARCADIA

940 W DUARTE ROAD

13 violationsCapacity: 28INFANT CENTER
B

ALVARENGA-FLORES FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

3 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
B

MY ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

302 W FOOTHILL BLVD

CLOSED
27 violationsCapacity: 24SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER
C

PLASENCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE

MONROVIA, CA 91016

11 violationsCapacity: 14FAMILY DAY CARE HOME

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.

Read the full scoring methodology

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.