Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Orange

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

23 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).

Orange has 23 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 Orange

Becky Lam

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Camila Soruco Roca

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Children's Village Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 21 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Childtime

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

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

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

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

Connie and Sarah Holtz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Early Childhood Montessori Preschool, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 16 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Eliana Vargas Trujillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Elizabeth Zendejas Alvarez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Esperanza Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Faviola Manzo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Janay Cook

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Katherine Czaykowski

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Little Scholars Academy of California

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 16 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Monir Mosavat

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Our Saviour's Lutheran Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 26 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

St. Paul's Early Childhood Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 33 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

Susan Miller & Alan Miller

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Zohreh Golipoursakezabadi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Orange

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

Happy Face Childcare and Preschool Inc.

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Orange

Capacity: 15 Est. infant tuition: $1,400 – $1,900/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Orange?

Orange has 23 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 Orange?

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.