Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Santa Ana

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

59 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).

Santa Ana has 59 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 Santa Ana

1

Amalia Osorio

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
2

Arthur Richard and Dison Cheryl Caroline Dison

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
3

Bertha & Joseph Landaverde

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
4

Carla Morales-flores

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
5

Eda Quiroz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
6

Elisea Ochoa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
7

Elvira Fernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
8

Enedina Perez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
9

Esmeralda Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
10

Esperanza Parada

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
11

Francis Soto & Yoselin Soto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
12

Gladys Perez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
13

Jessica Ornelas

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

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

Jose Barahona & Sandra Barahona

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
15

Kyah Dison

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
16

Lucia Manzanares & Omar Mauricio

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
17

Maria Casas

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
18

Maria Landaverde

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
19

Maria Lopez De Bravo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,450/mo
20

Maria Miramontes

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Santa Ana

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has 59 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 Santa Ana?
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.

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