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Best Preschools in Newport Beach

Top 15 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

15 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

73% 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).

Newport Beach has 15 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 15 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

73% 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 15 Preschools in Newport Beach

Bright Horizons at Newport Beach

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Carden Hall

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Catalyst Kids-newport Heights

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 19 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Montessori Way Learning Center,inc.

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Newport Coast Child Development Preschool

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 145 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Newport Elementry Preschool

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Newport Harbor Lutheran Church

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 88 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

St. Andrew's Preschool

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 131 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

St. Matthew's Montessori School

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Temple Bat Yahm

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Environmental Nature Center (enc) Nature Preschool

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

St. Mark Community Preschool

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

Newport Montessori

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

Capacity: 137 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Miraculous Milestones

Child Care Center · Newport Beach

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Newport Beach?

Newport Beach has 15 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 Newport Beach?

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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