Daycare in Monrovia, CA
10 licensed programs in Monrovia (Los Angeles County): 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 655 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.
10 child care centers in Monrovia
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- First Lutheran Preschoollicensed for 40
1227 South Magnolia Avenue, 91016 · (626) 303-3950
License 191590557 - Foothill Preschoollicensed for 42
240 East Foothill, 91016 · (626) 358-9147
License 191504191 - Monrovia Preschoollicensed for 34
223 S. Encinitas, 91016 · (626) 357-2838
License 198018905 - Monrovia Unified School District-Preschlicensed for 190
1000 S. Canyon Blvd., 91016 · (626) 471-2001
License 191596484 - Montessori Academy of Arcadialicensed for 132
940 W Duarte Road, 91016 · (626) 447-2246
License 198019317 - Montessori Academy of ArcadiaInfant · licensed for 28
940 W Duarte Road, 91016 · (626) 447-2246
License 198019318 - My Academy Preschoollicensed for 58
302 W. Foothill Blvd, 91016 · (818) 331-4816
License 198021037 - Options CDC - Rotary Parklicensed for 24
418 California St., 91016 · (626) 305-0713
License 191598056 - Options-Head Start-Recreation Parklicensed for 22
527 S. Mountain, 91016 · (818) 303-7325
License 191596102 - Tzu Chi Great Love Preschoollicensed for 85
206 E. Palm Avenue, 91016 · (626) 305-1188
License 198012600
How can I get help paying for daycare in Monrovia?
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.
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 Monrovia: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Monrovia, 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 Monrovia?
California's list shows 10 licensed programs in Monrovia as of October 2026: 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 655 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Monrovia?
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.
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.