Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Garden Grove

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

46 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).

Garden Grove has 46 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 Garden Grove

Boys & Girls Clubs-skylark

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Boys and Girls Clubs - Clinton Corner

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Children of Light School, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

D.l. Wood Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Dragonfly Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 54 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Enders Elementary Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Family Campus Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 112 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Garden Grove Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 43 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Garden Grove Unified School District/brookhurst

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Garden Grove Unified School District/clinton

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 168 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Garden Grove Unified School District/lawrence

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Garden Grove Unified School District/peters

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Garden Grove Unified School District/violette

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Ggusd-murdy Elementary

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Ggusd-skylark Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

King of Kings Lutheran Church

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Lhc Lambees Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

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

Little Works of Art Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Marley's Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 77 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Nha Trang Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Garden Grove

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Garden Grove?

Garden Grove has 46 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 Garden Grove?

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.