Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Yorba Linda

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

22 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

55% 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).

Yorba Linda has 22 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.

55% 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 Yorba Linda

Aleph Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 23 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Discovery Depot Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 205 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Heritage Oak Private Education

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Linda Vista Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

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

Little Friends Pre School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 174 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Messiah Lutheran Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 129 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Saint Francis of Assisi

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 66 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Village Preschool Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 113 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Yorba Linda United Methodist Church Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

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

Enchanted Castle Pine Tree Montessori School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 56 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Saint Luke Coptic Orthodox Christian Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 78 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Calvary Chapel of Yorba Linda

Good

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 115 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Amerimont Academy

Good

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 91 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Little Scholars Child Care Learning Center

Good

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

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

Ivycrest Montessori

Good

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

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

Hillsborough Private School

Good

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 97 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Kiddie Academy of Yorba Linda

Good

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 120 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Placentia Yorba Linda Usd:bryant Ranch Elementary

Fair

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

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

Children's Montessori Center of Yorba Linda

Poor

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 62 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

Canyon Hills Childcare/canyon Hills Friends Church

Fair

Child Care Center · Yorba Linda

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Yorba Linda?

Yorba Linda has 22 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 Yorba Linda?

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.