Daycare in South Pasadena, CA
9 licensed programs in South Pasadena (Los Angeles County): 7 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 624 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.
7 child care centers in South Pasadena
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Almansor Center (the)licensed for 60
1955 Fremont Avenue, 91030 · (323) 341-7768
License 191594162 - Almansor Center theInfant · licensed for 27
1955 Fremont Ave, 91030 · (323) 341-7768
License 191598412 - Calvary Preschoollicensed for 134
1050 Fremont Ave., 91030 · (626) 799-0385
License 191500117 - Celebration Kids Inc.licensed for 86
1101 Arroyo Verde Road, 91030 · (323) 258-9890
License 198011061 - Colonial House Preschoollicensed for 60
1124 Mission Street, 91030 · (626) 403-6554
License 198015307 - Oneonta Nursery Schoollicensed for 55
1515 S. Garfield, 91030 · (626) 799-3105
License 191500522 - St James Parish Schoollicensed for 90
1325 Monterey Road, 91030 · (626) 799-6910
License 191502478
2 school-age programs in South Pasadena
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Beyond the Classroom Inc.School-age · licensed for 60
304 Pasadena Avenue, 91030 · (323) 449-4058
License 198016502 - Mykkids - School-AgeSchool-age · licensed for 52
1507 Garfield Ave., 91030 · (323) 258-3690
License 198020568
How can I get help paying for daycare in South Pasadena?
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 South Pasadena: common questions
How much does daycare cost in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena?
California's list shows 9 licensed programs in South Pasadena as of October 2026: 7 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 624 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in South Pasadena?
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.