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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Fountain Valley

Top 14 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

14 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
71% 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).

Fountain Valley has 14 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 14 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

71% 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 14 Preschools in Fountain Valley

1

Cornerstone Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 71 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
2

Courreges Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
3

Fountain Valley Montessori Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 144 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
4

Fountain Valley School District-plavan School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
5

Hilltop Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 46 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
6

Huntington Valley Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 124 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
7

King of Glory Lutheran Church

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 74 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
8

Preschool at the Fount

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
9

Tamura Cdc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
10

The Wave at Beachpoint Preschool &school-age Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
11

Kindercare Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 84 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
12

Learning Ctr.c.d. P.s./ Boys & Girls of H.v.

Good

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 105 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
13

Shoreline Christian Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 240 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
14

Slater Montessori Academy

Fair

Child Care Center · Fountain Valley

Capacity: 96 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley has 14 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 Fountain Valley?
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.

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