How many licensed daycares are in Orange County?

There are 1,647 licensed daycare facilities in Orange County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Orange County?

Orange County has 691 Child Care Center, 528 Family Child Care Home, 185 Child Care - Infant Center, 171 School Age Child Care Center, 72 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Orange County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 82% of facilities in Orange County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Orange County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Orange County 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.

Orange County

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1,647 facilities

57 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Orange County

2022 median

$1,705

/ month

infant

$1,220

/ month

toddler

$1,099

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

1,647 facilities

57 cities

82% clean

49 avg cap.

Top Cities

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 County

Daycares in Orange County

Orange County is home to 1,647 licensed daycare facilities spread across 57 cities, making it among the more active daycare markets in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Irvine (234), followed by Anaheim (167) and Santa Ana (150).

Across the county, 82% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 49 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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