Best Daycare Centers in Brea, CA
Compare 13 daycare centers in Brea. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Brea, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.7/5
- Parent reviews
- 94
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Brea has 13 licensed daycares with 94 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 92821 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brea
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Christ Lutheran Church- Preschool4.7 score4.9(17)
820 W. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 44 children
Christ Lutheran Church-Preschool in Brea receives consistently high praise with a 4.9/5 rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents appreciate the friendly community and well-maintained facilities.
Excellent teachingfriendly and welcoming peoplestrong leadershipChrist-centered biblical instruction - 2Future Minds Montessori4.43 score4.6(13)
408 S. Flower Avenue, Brea, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Future Minds Montessori in Brea receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong Montessori-based curriculum, and nurturing environment where children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend school daily.
Caring and dedicated teachersMontessori education approachsafe and well-maintained facilitystrong academic curriculum with varied activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Brea
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Brea, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Brea zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92821 | 13 | 4.7 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Brea (15–148 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Brea based on parent reviews
Christ Lutheran Church- Preschool
820 W. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA
Christ Lutheran Church-Preschool in Brea receives consistently high praise with a 4.9/5 rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents appreciate the friendly community and well-maintained facilities.
Future Minds Montessori
408 S. Flower Avenue, Brea, CA
Future Minds Montessori in Brea receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong Montessori-based curriculum, and nurturing environment where children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend school daily.
Cc'S Learning Center
300 East Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA
Several parents highlight the center's cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong communication via the Brightwheel app, noting that infants and preschoolers enjoy the caring staff. However, one review cites inconsistent quality of care, defensive management responses to complaints, and resulting trust issues.
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Daycare Centers in Brea, California
There are 13 daycare centers in Brea, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Brea have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Brea, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Christ Lutheran Church-Preschool in Brea receives consistently high praise with a 4.9/5 rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality teaching, and strong pastoral leadership. Parents appreciate the friendly community and well-maintained facilities.
- Address
- 820 W. Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 529-0892
Several parents highlight the center's cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong communication via the Brightwheel app, noting that infants and preschoolers enjoy the caring staff. However, one review cites inconsistent quality of care, defensive management responses to complaints, and resulting trust issues.
- Address
- 300 East Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 671-6970
Future Minds Montessori in Brea receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong Montessori-based curriculum, and nurturing environment where children are engaged, learning, and eager to attend school daily.
- Address
- 408 S. Flower Avenue, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 309-0946
- Address
- 200 S. Flower Ave, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 990-7550
Brea United Methodist Church Preschool (B.U.M.P.S) receives positive feedback from parents whose children attended, with praise for academic preparation, social-emotional development, and nurturing environment. The facility operates seasonal activities like a pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. Reviews are mixed regarding the church congregation itself, with some praising its welcoming nature and others reporting negative experiences.
- Address
- 480 N. State College, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 529-4454
ChildTime Children's Center in Brea receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviewers consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership, and balanced approach to learning and development. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, happiness, and growth.
- Address
- 705 East Birch Street, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 256-2010
This listing appears to be for a church (Refinery Church/International Church of the Foursquare Gospel), not a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the welcoming community, authentic leadership, meaningful worship, and inclusive atmosphere. However, one reviewer mentions being disappointed after a brief visit and references other low reviews.
- Address
- 123 W. Ash Street, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 529-7019
- Address
- 200 S Associated Road, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 990-8780
- Address
- 400 W. Fir Street, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 529-0321
- Address
- 200 S Associated Rd, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 990-8780
- Address
- 900 Eadington Drive, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 990-7539
- Address
- 1111 West Mariposa Drive, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 990-7536
- Address
- 3145 East Birch Street, Brea, CA
- Phone
- (714) 528-1986
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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