Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Long Beach, CA has 154 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 9,099 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 40 accept infants. 74 (48%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Long Beach
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educare Los Angeles at Long Beach | 90807 | 225 | Preschool | 2026-10-08 |
| California Heights United Methodist Children's Ctr | 90807 | 120 | School age | 2025-05-07 |
| YMCA Glb Fairfield - Wrigley | 90806 | 114 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-04-28 |
| Child and Family Center | 90840 | 108 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-02-23 |
| Smith Head Start | 90806 | 104 | Preschool | 2025-08-28 |
| YMCA Glb Play & Learn Preschool | 90806 | 104 | Preschool | 2025-10-29 |
| Isabel Patterson Child Development Center | 90815 | 100 | Preschool | 2025-04-28 |
| Kidz First Academy | 90815 | 100 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-21 |
| Long Beach Day Nursery - East Branch | 90808 | 95 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-09-09 |
| Young Horizons | 90806 | 86 | Preschool | 2025-02-19 |
| Lakewood Village Community Church Preschool | 90808 | 84 | Preschool | 2023-12-05 |
| Los Altos Brethren Church | 90815 | 84 | Preschool | 2024-01-18 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle of Joy Daycare #3 | 90805 | 45 | 34 |
| Kindercare Learning Center | 90815 | 117 | 20 |
| Creative Arts | 90813 | 47 | 14 |
| Bundle of Joy Daycare #3 | 90805 | 14 | 14 |
| Kindercare Learning Center | 90815 | 56 | 11 |
| Kidz R Us Community Center INC. | 90805 | 30 | 10 |
| St. Barnabas Preschool | 90805 | 15 | 10 |
| Bright Futures Learning Academy | 90805 | 40 | 8 |
| Forest Language Preschool | 90804 | 38 | 6 |
| Lbusd-Grant Child Development Center | 90805 | 95 | 6 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 90805 | 33 | 1,580 |
| 90815 | 25 | 1,699 |
| 90806 | 19 | 1,231 |
| 90813 | 17 | 998 |
| 90808 | 16 | 1,099 |
| 90807 | 12 | 995 |
| 90810 | 11 | 564 |
| 90802 | 6 | 296 |
| 90804 | 5 | 219 |
| 90803 | 4 | 178 |
How to check a Long Beach daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Long Beach.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Long Beach, CA?
Kinfield lists 154 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Long Beach, CA, with 9,099 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Long Beach daycares take infants?
40 licensed programs in Long Beach, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Long Beach?
"Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (22 CCR §101229(a)(1))", cited at 11 programs in Long Beach.