Best Daycares in San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 19 licensed facilities, including 10 Child Care Centers and 3 School Age Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 19 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County is solid, with 84% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Capistrano Beach Cities Ymca-ambuehl, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in San Juan Capistrano, 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.