Best Daycares in Brea

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

23 licensed facilities
0 top rated
95% clean record

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).

Brea offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 23 licensed facilities, including 10 Child Care Centers and 6 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Brea, Orange County is strong — 95% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Bousd - Olinda Early Learning Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Brea, Orange County charge a median of $1,634 per month for infant care and $1,136 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,276 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Brea

1

Bousd - Olinda Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 23
2

Bousd- Arovista Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 23
3

Bousd- Laurel Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 22
4

Bousd-mariposa Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 24
5

Brea Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 40
6

Cc's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 62
7

Christ Lutheran Church-preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 44
8

Hyun Kim & Erin Kim

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
9

Laura Ann Hancock

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
10

Mackenzie Martinez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
11

Maria Godinez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
12

Maria Yanez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
13

Montessori of Brea

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 63
14

Refinery Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 70
15

Refinery Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Brea

Capacity: 9
16

Su Youl Yoo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Brea

Capacity: 14
17

Cc's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Brea

Capacity: 9
18

Childtime Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 28
19

Heights Christian Schools-brea Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 148
20

Childtime Children's Center

Good

Child Care Center · Brea

Capacity: 107

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Brea?
There are 23 licensed daycare facilities in Brea, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Brea?
Brea has 10 Child Care Center, 6 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Brea rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% of facilities in Brea have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Brea?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Brea charge approximately $1,634/month for infants, $1,196/month for toddlers, and $1,136/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,276/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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