Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Pasadena, CA has 77 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 4,616 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 24 accept infants. 24 (31%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Pasadena
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Christian Preschool | 91104 | 164 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-21 |
| New Horizon School | 91103 | 148 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-09 |
| Evergreen Montessori Academy | 91107 | 108 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-07-23 |
| Options-Head Start/Cdc-Orange Grove | 91103 | 100 | Preschool | 2026-09-23 |
| International Montessori Academy - West Campus | 91105 | 92 | Preschool | 2026-09-09 |
| Linda Vista Children's Center | 91103 | 72 | Preschool | 2026-08-13 |
| L.& H. Tavlian Child Care Center | 91104 | 70 | Preschool | 2025-10-06 |
| Hastings Ranch Nursery School | 91107 | 65 | Preschool | 2026-03-18 |
| Families Forward Learning Center | 91103 | 63 | Preschool | 2025-11-17 |
| Kids Klub Pasadena | 91105 | 60 | School age | 2026-07-15 |
| Modern Schoolhouse, the | 91104 | 60 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-03 |
| Kids Klub Pasadena | 91105 | 55 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-06-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidszone Preschool Academy | 91103 | 18 | 20 |
| Kidszone Preschool Academy | 91103 | 33 | 18 |
| St. Andrew Catholic Preschool | 91103 | 30 | 10 |
| St. Gregory's a & M Hovsepian Child Care Ctr, INC. | 91107 | 88 | 10 |
| Hart Preschool | 91105 | 42 | 8 |
| Mentor Preschool on Lake | 91101 | 75 | 8 |
| Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School | 91107 | 178 | 7 |
| Harriet Tubman Preschool | 91103 | 9 | 6 |
| Oak Knoll Montessori School | 91104 | 14 | 5 |
| Willard Children's Center | 91107 | 64 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91107 | 23 | 1,318 |
| 91105 | 13 | 847 |
| 91103 | 13 | 698 |
| 91106 | 9 | 423 |
| 91101 | 9 | 668 |
| 91104 | 7 | 468 |
| 91125 | 2 | 128 |
| 91109 | 1 | 66 |
How to check a Pasadena 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 Pasadena.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Pasadena, CA?
Kinfield lists 77 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Pasadena, CA, with 4,616 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Pasadena daycares take infants?
24 licensed programs in Pasadena, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Pasadena?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 16 programs in Pasadena.