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Best Daycares in Lake Elsinore

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

45 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median
$1,752
/ month
infant
$1,031
/ month
toddler
$817
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

Lake Elsinore offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 45 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes and 9 Child Care Centers. 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 Lake Elsinore, Riverside County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Adams Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Lake Elsinore, Riverside County charge a median of $1,576 per month for infant care and $820 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $952 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 Lake Elsinore

1

Adams Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
2

All Aboard Preschool of Lake Elsinore

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 156
3

Atkins Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
4

Christian Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
5

Cortes Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
6

Foster Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
7

Gallage Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
8

Garibay Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
9

Hernandez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
10

Leusd Alberhill Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 24
11

Leusd Earl Warren Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 24
12

Leusd Heald Academy Center Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 80
13

Leusd Jeannette Ellis Center Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 81
14

Leusd Lakeland Village Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 35
15

Leusd Machado Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 58
16

Leusd Ortega Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 29
17

Leusd Railroad Canyon Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 22
18

Leusd Withrow Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 24
19

Macedo Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
20

Martinez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lake Elsinore

Capacity: 14
View all 45 facilities in Lake Elsinore

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Elsinore?
There are 45 licensed daycare facilities in Lake Elsinore, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore has 10 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 9 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Lake Elsinore rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Lake Elsinore have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Lake Elsinore?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lake Elsinore charge approximately $1,576/month for infants, $928/month for toddlers, and $820/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $952/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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