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Best Daycares in Orange County

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

1,647 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).

Orange County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,647 licensed facilities, including 6 Child Care Centers and 5 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.

The daycare landscape in Orange County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, A Kids Place, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in 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 Orange County

1

A Kids Place

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · La Habra

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
2

A Kids Place

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · La Habra

Capacity: 30
3

Abc Development Preschool #1

Excellent

Child Care Center · La Palma

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
4

Abc Development Preschool #4

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 60
5

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church & School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lake Forest

Capacity: 85 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
6

Academy on the Hills

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Aliso Viejo

Capacity: 17 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
7

Adriana Roman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Huntington Bch

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,300/mo
8

Adventures in Learning Ii

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Tustin

Capacity: 8 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
9

Ae Ryon Kim

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · La Palma

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,300/mo
10

Aesd Barton Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
11

Aesd Roosevelt Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
12

Aesd Stoddard

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
13

Afag Tabatabai

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Laguna Niguel

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,300/mo
14

Aizhen Mai

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Irvine

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,300/mo
15

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Tustin

Capacity: 15 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
16

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Tustin

Capacity: 65
17

Aldersgate Untied Methodist Church Day Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Tustin

Capacity: 65 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
18

Alejandra Ramirez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Anaheim

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,000 – $1,300/mo
19

Aleph Infant Care

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
20

Aleph Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 23 Est. tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
View all 1,647 facilities in Orange County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Orange County?
There are 1,647 licensed daycare facilities in Orange County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Orange County?
Orange County has 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 6 Child Care Center, 5 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Orange County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Orange County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Orange County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Orange County 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.

Top Cities in Orange County

Aliso Viejo
21 facilities
Anaheim
167 facilities
Anaheim Hills
9 facilities
Brea
23 facilities
Buena Park
65 facilities
Capistrano Beach
7 facilities
Corona del Mar
3 facilities
Costa Mesa
57 facilities
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