Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Cypress

Top 17 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

17 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

88% 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).

Cypress has 17 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 17 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

88% 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 17 Preschools in Cypress

Carousel Preschool and Daycare Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Cypress Early Explorers Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 86 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Cypress School District(cypsd)early Learning Prog

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Grace Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Little School of the West of Cypress Park Comm Ch

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 94 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Miracle Land Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 75 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

N.o.c. R.o.p. Cypress School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

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

Oc Kids Childcare Inc.-landell

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Seacoast Grace Christian Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 69 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Stepping Stones Learning Center and Infant Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 85 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 95 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Abc Development Preschool #4

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Abc Development Preschool #3

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Cypress Kinderland Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 70 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Prodigy Montessori Cypress

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Oc Kids Childcare Inc.- Cawthon

Good

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Cypress Montessori Academy

Fair

Child Care Center · Cypress

Capacity: 33 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Cypress?

Cypress has 17 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 Cypress?

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.