How many licensed daycares are in Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 18 licensed daycare facilities in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita has 5 Family Child Care Home, 5 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Rancho Santa Margarita rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 67% of facilities in Rancho Santa Margarita have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Rancho Santa Margarita 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.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita has 18 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Orange County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (5), followed by 5 Child Care Centers, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 3 School Age Child Care Centers, and 2 Child Care - Infant Centers.

18 facilities

67% clean

61 avg cap.

1,089

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

18 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

⚠️ Check inspection reports

This area has a higher-than-average violation rate. Review inspection reports before choosing.

🏢 Center-based care

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

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Daycares in Rancho Santa Margarita

The average facility capacity is 61 children, and 67% of facilities currently have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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