Best Daycares in Newport Beach

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

22 licensed facilities
0 top rated
80% 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).

Newport Beach offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 22 licensed facilities, including 13 Child Care Centers and 3 Child Care - Infant 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.

Compliance in Newport Beach, Orange County is solid, with 80% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Bright Horizons at Newport Beach, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach

1

Bright Horizons at Newport Beach

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 54
2

Bright Horizons at Newport Beach

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 12
3

Carden Hall

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 48
4

Catalyst Kids-newport Heights

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 70
5

Catalyst Kids-newport Heights

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 19
6

Central Orange Coast Ymca - Mariners School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 36
7

Inna Salii

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Newport Beach

Capacity: 12
8

Montessori Way Learning Center,inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 42
9

Newport Coast Child Development Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 145
10

Newport Elementry Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 24
11

Newport Harbor Lutheran Church

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 88
12

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 100
13

St. Andrew's Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 131
14

St. Matthew's Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 75
15

Temple Bat Yahm

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 100
16

Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 75
17

St. Mark Community Preschool

Fair

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 72
18

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Fair

Child Care - Infant Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 40
19

Miraculous Milestones

Good

Child Care - Infant Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 15
20

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Poor

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 105

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Newport Beach?
There are 22 licensed daycare facilities in Newport Beach, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach has 13 Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Newport Beach rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 80% of facilities in Newport Beach have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Newport Beach?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Newport Beach 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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