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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Seal Beach

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

5 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
80% 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).

Seal Beach has 5 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 5 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

80% 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 5 Preschools in Seal Beach

1

Growing Tree Ii

Excellent

Child Care Center · Seal Beach

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
2

Los Alamitos Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Seal Beach

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

Seal Beach Playgroup, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Seal Beach

Capacity: 21 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
4

Sun 'n Fun Creative Play Group, Inc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Seal Beach

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
5

Marley's Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Seal Beach

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

How many licensed preschools are in Seal Beach?
Seal Beach has 5 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 Seal 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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