How many licensed daycares are in Lake Forest?

There are 53 licensed daycare facilities in Lake Forest, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has 28 Family Child Care Home, 13 Child Care Center, 8 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lake Forest rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 75% of facilities in Lake Forest have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lake Forest?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lake Forest 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.

Lake Forest

Lake Forest has 53 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Orange County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (28), followed by 13 Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

53 facilities

75% clean

43 avg cap.

2,278

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

11 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

28 of 53 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lake Forest

The average facility capacity is 43 children, and 75% 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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