Find Licensed Childcare in Los Angeles County
Childcare Searcher LA is a free directory of over 9,000 state-licensed childcare providers across all of Los Angeles County. Every listing is sourced from the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (CDSS CCLD) — the state agency that licenses and regulates all childcare centers and family homes in California.
Parents can search by ZIP code to find daycare centers, family daycare homes, infant care centers, and preschools near them. Filters include age group (infant, toddler, preschool, school age), open spots available, tuition assistance acceptance, bilingual programs, extended hours, meals included, Montessori curriculum, outdoor play, and more.
LA County ZIP codes covered include 90001–90899 (Central and South LA, East LA, Eastside), 91001–91999 (San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, San Fernando Valley), and coastal areas including Santa Monica, Malibu, and the South Bay.
Tuition assistance programs accepted by many LA County providers include CalWORKs Child Care (Stages 1–3), the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF/Alternative Payment Program), California State Preschool (CSPP), Early Head Start, and Head Start. Families can check eligibility by contacting the Child Care Resource Center at 888-922-2272 or the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles.
Providers can claim their free listing to add photos, set their availability, display their credentials and certifications, and respond to parent inquiries. Pro membership offers priority ranking in search results.
The site serves parents in communities including Torrance, Compton, Inglewood, Watts, South Gate, Lynwood, Carson, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Monte, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Pomona, Norwalk, Downey, Whittier, Pico Rivera, Bell, Huntington Park, East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park, Glendale, Burbank, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Reseda, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Northridge, Thousand Oaks, and all other communities in Los Angeles County.