Daycare in Bell Gardens, CA
11 licensed programs in Bell Gardens (Los Angeles County): 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 451 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Los Angeles County
$257/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($13,363 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $257 | $284 |
| Toddler | $221 | $230 |
| Preschool | $225 | $222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
11 child care centers in Bell Gardens
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Bell Garden's Preschool Academylicensed for 42
6430 Colmar St., 90201 · (323) 562-1800
License 198009647 - Bell Gardens Elementary Schoollicensed for 42
5620 Quinn Street, 90201 · (562) 927-1223
License 191598108 - Cesar Chavez Elementary Head Startlicensed for 80
6139 Loveland Ave, 90201 · (323) 773-1804
License 198020154 - Coalicion De Latino Americanos Inc.licensed for 48
7413 Jaboneria Road, 90201 · (562) 928-5138
License 198013463 - Florence Early Learning CenterInfant · licensed for 6
6431 E. Florence Avenue, 90201 · (323) 562-0490
License 198400640 - Garfield Elementary Schoollicensed for 41
7425 South Garfield Avenue, 90201 · (562) 927-1915
License 191598106 - Hopee Daycare Centerlicensed for 8
6315 Eastern Ave, 90201 · (626) 716-0122
License 198400136 - Hsa Bell Gardens Lauplicensed for 24
6800 Florence Ave., 90201 · (562) 806-5400
License 198013539 - Maof Bell Gardens Child Carelicensed for 60
6113 Clara St, 90201 · (323) 584-5829
License 198401572 - Maof Child Care Ctr-Florence-Bell Gardelicensed for 60
6431 East Florence Avenue, 90201 · (562) 806-3731
License 191592446 - Suva Elementary Schoollicensed for 40
6740 East Suva Street, 90201 · (562) 927-1827
License 191598098
How can I get help paying for daycare in Bell Gardens?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Bell Gardens: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Bell Gardens, CA?
In Los Angeles County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $257 a week ($13,363 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $225 a week. A family child care home charged a median $284 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Bell Gardens?
California's list shows 11 licensed programs in Bell Gardens as of October 2026: 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 451 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Bell Gardens?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start. Bell Gardens also has 6 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.