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Best Daycares in Mission Viejo

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

63 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% 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).

Mission Viejo offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 63 licensed facilities, including 13 Family Child Care Homes and 4 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 Mission Viejo, Orange County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Amanda Reina, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo

1

Amanda Reina

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
2

Anthony Bishop

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
3

Baharak Alaee

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
4

Bahareh Talachian

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
5

Bathgate Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 24
6

Blanca Acevedo Soto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
7

Capistrano Usd/viejo Elementry School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 24
8

Cindy Waldman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
9

Creative Minds Children's House

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 156
10

Diana Manzano-mathews

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
11

Diana Nieto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 12
12

Evelyn Ortega

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
13

Fiorella Miletich

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
14

Happy Minds Kids Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 38
15

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 71
16

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 48
17

Margarita Amininejad

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
18

Marguerite Christian School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 116
19

Maria Belen Arnosio

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
20

Maria Rabanal

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14
View all 63 facilities in Mission Viejo

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Mission Viejo?
There are 63 licensed daycare facilities in Mission Viejo, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Mission Viejo?
Mission Viejo has 13 Family Child Care Home, 4 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Mission Viejo rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Mission Viejo have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Mission Viejo?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Mission Viejo 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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