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Ivycrest Montessori Private School

Ivycrest Montessori Private School

Ivycrest Montessori Private School is a child care center in FULLERTON, California. Care i... Read More

FULLERTON, CA 92831
Up to 23 months
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Center, Montessori
KIDS CARE

KIDS CARE

Kids Care is a child care center in LOS ANGELES, California. Care is offered for up to 57 ... Read More

LOS ANGELES, CA 90041
Up to 5 years
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Center
OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-KILLIAN

OPTIONS-STATE PRESCHOOL-KILLIAN

Options State Preschool Killian is a child care center in ROWLAND HEIGHTS, California. Car... Read More

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748
2 years - 5 years
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Center
Pinwheels Preschool

Pinwheels Preschool

Pinwheels Preschool provides a child-led learning environment with experienced teachers wh... Read More

5.0- 1 Review
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
2 years - 5 years
Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 3:00pm
$1,490-1,750/month
Center, Play based
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S WORLD

Montessori Children's World is a child care center in WESTMINSTER, California. Care is off... Read More

WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
2 years - 5 years
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Center, Montessori
Brea Head Start

Brea Head Start

Brea Head Start is a child care center in BREA, California. Care is offered for up to 40 c... Read More

5.0- 2 Reviews
BREA, CA 92821
2 years - 5 years
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Center
St. Gregory's A & M Hovsepian Child Care Ctr, Inc.

St. Gregory's A & M Hovsepian Child Care Ctr, Inc.

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School offers bilingual education for preschool through 8th ... Read More

PASADENA, CA 91107
2 years - 5 years
Mon-Sat/Sun
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Center, Academic, Bilingual
Beach Babies

Beach Babies

Beach Babies offers child care and early education programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5... Read More

3.8- 4 Reviews
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
2 years - 5 years
Mon-Sat/Sun, 7:00am - 6:00pm
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Center, Play based
OPTIONS-EARLY LEARNING CENTER-RORIMER

OPTIONS-EARLY LEARNING CENTER-RORIMER

Options Early Learning Center Rorimer is a child care center in LA PUENTE, California. Car... Read More

LA PUENTE, CA 91744
2 years - 5 years
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Center
Beach Babies

Beach Babies

Beach Babies #5 Infant Center is a child care center in EL SEGUNDO, California. Care is ... Read More

4.7- 3 Reviews
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Up to 23 months
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Center
Dongshin Preschool

Dongshin Preschool

Dong Shin Christian Preschool is a child care center in FULLERTON, California. Care is off... Read More

4.9- 9 Reviews
FULLERTON, CA 92831
2 years - 5 years
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Center, Religion based
SAND TOTS PARENT PARTICIPATION NURSERY SCHOOL

SAND TOTS PARENT PARTICIPATION NURSERY SCHOOL

Sand Tots Parent Participation Preschool Sand Tots has been educating students since 1973.... Read More

REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278
2 years - 5 years
8:45am - 3:30pm
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Center

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Frequently asked questions about Downey daycares

How much does daycare cost in Downey, CA?

Daycare prices in Downey vary by your child's age, the type of program, and the neighborhood. Infant daycare typically costs more than toddler or preschool programs. On UrbanSitter, you can compare pricing for daycares in Downey and filter by budget to find an option that fits your family.

How can I choose the right daycare in Downey, CA?

Start by touring locations, checking licensing information, and reviewing each program's approach to care. It also helps to bring a list of daycare interview questions to guide your visit. UrbanSitter lets you compare options side by side, see which daycares have open spots, and join waitlists for programs you love.

Do daycares offer part-time or drop-in care in Downey?

Some providers offer part-time daycare and drop-in daycare for same-day needs. UrbanSitter helps you see which Downey daycares offer part-time care and which locations support drop-in options so you can find a match for your schedule.

What's the difference between daycare and preschool?

Daycare programs typically support infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with full- or part-time schedules. Preschool programs usually have a more structured, education-focused curriculum. You can learn more in our guide, Is preschool the same as daycare?

Are daycare expenses tax deductible?

Daycare itself isn't deductible, but many Downey families qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit or a Dependent Care FSA. These programs can help lower the cost of care. Learn more in our guide to daycare tax benefits.

What age is best to start daycare?

Families start daycare at different ages depending on availability, budget, and personal preference. Experts generally recommend choosing the age that aligns with your child's developmental needs. Explore common starting ages in our guide on the best and worst ages to start daycare.