Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Anaheim

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

77 preschool-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).

Anaheim has 77 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Anaheim

Aesd Barton Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Aesd Roosevelt Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Aesd Stoddard

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim City School District-hermosa Village

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 15 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Discovery Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 52 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School Dist. Vintage Crossings

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Edison

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Gauer Preschoo

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Guinn

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Loara

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Madison

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Mann

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Marshall

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Olive St.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Orange Grove

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Ponderosa

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Pradera

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Revere

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 22 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Ross

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Anaheim Elementary School District Sunkist

Excellent

Child Care Center · Anaheim

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Anaheim?

Anaheim has 77 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Anaheim?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Orange County is about $1,136 at a center and $1,152 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.