Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Mission Viejo

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

35 infant-capable 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 has 35 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Mission Viejo

Amanda Reina

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Anthony Bishop

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Baharak Alaee

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Bahareh Talachian

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Blanca Acevedo Soto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Cindy Waldman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Diana Manzano-mathews

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Diana Nieto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Evelyn Ortega

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Fiorella Miletich

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Happy Minds Kids Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 38 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Kindercare Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 48 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Margarita Amininejad

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Maria Belen Arnosio

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Maria Rabanal

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Menik Dassanayake

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Milagros Marlene Snyder

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

Mission Montessori

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 23 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Mission Viejo Montessori

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 28 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Natalia Marcela Silva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mission Viejo

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Mission Viejo?

Mission Viejo has 35 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Mission Viejo?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Orange County is about $1,634 at a center and $1,276 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.