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Best Daycares in Orange

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

66 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 offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 66 licensed facilities, including 6 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Orange, Orange County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Becky Lam, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

1

Becky Lam

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
2

Bright Bubbles Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 60
3

Bumble Bee Preschool Center, Inc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 79
4

California Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 24
5

Camila Soruco Roca

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
6

Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 50
7

Children's Village Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 21
8

Childtime

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 28
9

Christ Lutheran Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 20
10

Christ Lutheran Child Care Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 20
11

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 67
12

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 60
13

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 38
14

Connie and Sarah Holtz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
15

Covenant Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 60
16

Early Childhood Montessori Preschool, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 16
17

Eliana Vargas Trujillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
18

Elizabeth Zendejas Alvarez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
19

Esperanza Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

Capacity: 14
20

Esplanade Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Orange

Capacity: 23
View all 66 facilities in Orange

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Orange?
There are 66 licensed daycare facilities in Orange, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Orange?
Orange has 6 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Orange rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Orange have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Orange?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Orange 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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