How many licensed daycares are in Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 23 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 9 Child Care Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 4 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care 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. 61% 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

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23 facilities

61% clean

56 avg cap.

1,280

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

17 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

⚠️ 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.

About This City

Daycares in Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita has 23 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Orange County. The majority are Child Care Centers (9), followed by 7 Family Child Care Homes, 4 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 3 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 56 children, and 61% 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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