Best Daycares in Dana Point

Top 8 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

8 licensed facilities

0 top rated

88% 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).

Dana Point offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 8 licensed facilities, including 5 Child Care Centers and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 8 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Dana Point, Orange County is solid, with 88% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Dana Point Montessori, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Dana Point, 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 8 Daycares in Dana Point

Dana Point Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 43

Dana Point Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 34

Early Childhood Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 24

Gina Keough-somma

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Dana Point

Capacity: 14

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 54

Monarch Bay Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 90

St. Edward the Confessor Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 66

Dana Montessori School

Poor

Child Care Center · Dana Point

Capacity: 34

View all 8 facilities in Dana Point

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Dana Point?

There are 8 licensed daycare facilities in Dana Point, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Dana Point?

Dana Point has 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 5 Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Dana Point rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in Dana Point have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Dana Point?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Dana Point 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.