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43 Daycare Centers in Fullerton, California

Browse all 43 daycare centers in Fullerton, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fullerton

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.

  1. 1

    1834 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Kids Adventure Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents highlight engaging activities, educational programs, and strong developmental support for children from infants through pre-kindergarten.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilityengaging educational activitiesthemed events
  2. 2
    First Presbyterian Church
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    838 North Euclid Street, Fullerton, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children

    First Presbyterian Church in Fullerton is a religious facility that receives positive feedback from community members. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and community programs. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services specifically.

    Friendly and welcoming peoplestrong pastoral leadershipquality music programs and performancespositive worship atmosphere
  3. 3
    Csuf Children Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1200/800 No.State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the CSUF Children Center daycare. Instead, all reviews discuss California State University, Fullerton's campus facilities, athletics events, and student experiences.

    None relevant to daycare services
  4. 4

    2311 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 72 children

    St. Stephen's Lutheran Pre School in Fullerton, California is highly rated by parents and church members. The facility is praised for its welcoming community, beautiful sanctuary, and quality early childhood education program. Parents report excellent teachers, lovely staff, and a warm, family-oriented environment.

    Great teacherslovely and welcoming staffawesome learning environmentbeautiful facilities
  5. 5
    Iremnant
    4.22 score
    4.3(14)

    1521 D W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    iRemnant is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Fullerton offering a bilingual Korean environment with small class sizes, structured curriculum, and home-cooked meals. Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, child development progress, and secure, clean facility. All reviewed families report positive experiences with children excited to attend.

    Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesbilingual Korean curriculumstructured age-appropriate learning activities
  6. 6

    1521 W. Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    iRemnant Infant-Toddler Center in Fullerton receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring teachers, bilingual Korean environment, nutritious home-cooked meals, structured curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and care.

    Caring and attentive teachersbilingual Korean learning environmentsmall classroom sizeshome-cooked
  7. 7

    1600 N Acacia Avenue, Fullerton, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center in Fullerton receives mostly positive reviews praising its preschool preparation, religious education, and community atmosphere. However, one detailed negative review from prospective members criticized the welcoming experience at a community event, citing poor hospitality, inadequate food for the donation requested, and lack of engagement from staff and leadership.

    Preschool successfully prepares children for public
  8. 8

    2353 Williamson Ave, Fullerton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

    Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for caring staff, cleanliness, and educational programming. One parent reported serious concerns about staff responsiveness to child abuse allegations. The facility serves children from preschool through after-school programs.

    Caring and professional staffvery clean facilitystructured routinecomprehensive curriculum (ABC's
  9. 9
    Fullerton Head Start
    4.1 score
    4.2(5)

    341 S. Courtney Street, Fullerton, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 75 children

    Fullerton Head Start receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight child development, learning confidence, and good kindergarten preparation. However, negative reviews cite serious safety concerns with special needs children, lack of communication from leadership, poor handling of specialized care situations, and excessive complaints about typical child behavior.

    Child development and growthhelps children find their voicegood kindergarten preparationbilingual program

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Highest rated daycares in Fullerton based on parent reviews

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Daycare Centers in Fullerton, California

There are 43 daycare centers in Fullerton, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Fullerton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Fullerton

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Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Fullerton for its caring, attentive staff and clean, organized facility. Families appreciate the daily communication through the app with photos and updates, as well as the developmental progress children make. Multiple parents report long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled children for 8-15 years.

Kind and welcoming staffresponsive managementdaily app updates with photos
Address
3223 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 990-6924
Maple School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
244 E. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7590
Orangethorpe Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1400 S. Brookhurst Street, #26, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7430
Orangethorpe United Methodist Church Nrs'Y.School
Church Daycare

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about Orangethorpe United Methodist Church, though most focus on church services and community programs rather than the nursery school specifically. Parents praise the welcoming community, new pastor, and various church activities including food programs and vaccination services.

welcoming bilingual congregationcompassionate pastorcommunity service programs
Address
2351 West Orangethorpe, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 871-3176
Richman School - State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 S Richman Ave., #22/23/24, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7745
Pacific Drive Elementry School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1501 W. Valencia Drive, #33, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7735
Valencia Park State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3441 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7755
Ivycrest Montessori Private School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2025 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 879-6091
Commonwealth School - State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2200 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7705
Fullerton School District Beechwood School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
780 Beechwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton College Child Development Laboratory Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 992-7070
Fullerton School Dist. Sunset Lane Elem. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2030 Sunset Lane, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 357-6894
Woodcrest Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
455 W. Baker Avenue, Room #P4, Fullerton, CA
Phone
(714) 447-7760

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Frequently asked questions

There are 43 all daycares in Fullerton, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Fullerton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Fullerton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 27 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 9 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Fullerton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fullerton must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.