How many licensed daycares are in Costa Mesa?

There are 57 licensed daycare facilities in Costa Mesa, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Costa Mesa?

Costa Mesa has 37 Child Care Center, 9 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 Family Child Care Home, 3 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Costa Mesa rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 74% of facilities in Costa Mesa have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Costa Mesa?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Costa Mesa charge approximately $1,705/month for infants, $1,220/month for toddlers, and $1,099/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,299/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Costa Mesa

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57 facilities

74% clean

49 avg cap.

2,821

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

18 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa has 57 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Orange County. The majority are Child Care Centers (37), followed by 9 Child Care - Infant Centers, 8 Family Child Care Homes, and 3 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 49 children, and 74% of facilities have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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