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47 Daycare Centers in Garden Grove, California

Browse all 47 daycare centers in Garden Grove, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Garden Grove

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.

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    10141 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Parents consistently praise Garden Grove Montessori Academy for its authentic application of Montessori methodology and exceptional staff who provide nurturing, loving care. Children show strong academic progress in reading, math, and language skills alongside development of life skills, emotional growth, and behavioral improvement. Parents highlight the caring director and teachers by name and express high satisfaction with the value and overall experience.

    Authentic Montessori approachcaring and loving staffstrong academic resultslife skills instruction
  2. 2

    8362 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 69 children

    Shalom Preschool and After School receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, structured environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality curriculum, parent involvement opportunities, and quality meals. Children are reported to thrive academically and behaviorally in this supportive setting.

    caring and dedicated staffstructured environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
  3. 3

    12301 Magnolia Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool in Garden Grove maintains a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the center's Christian faith-based approach, compassionate community, and welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the spiritual education and support provided by the church and pastoral staff.

    Christian faith-based curriculumcompassionate staffcommunity supportwarm and caring environment
  4. 4

    13431 Newhope Street, Garden Grove, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    King of Kings Lutheran Church in Garden Grove is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews (4.8/5 rating). Parents and community members praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality education, strong biblical teaching, and supportive community environment.

    Friendly and welcoming staffquality educationsound biblical doctrineengaging sermons and music
  5. 5

    9691 Bixby Ave., Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Precious Years Children's Center in Garden Grove receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight a caring, nurturing environment with dedicated staff who go above and beyond, strong Spanish language instruction, and excellent communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and show clear academic and social progress.

    Caring and nurturing staffchild safety and cleanlinessbilingual/Spanish instructionstrong communicat
  6. 6

    9691 Bixby Avenue, Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Parents consistently praise Precious Years for its caring, nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. Staff members are described as kind-hearted, dedicated, and going above and beyond for individual children's needs. Multiple parents report their children thrived academically and socially after attending.

    Caring and nurturing staffclean facilitiesbilingual education (Spanish)strong communication with parents
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    11362 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    OC Kids Infant & Preschool in Garden Grove receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive curriculum that combines Montessori methods with academic preparation. Parents highlight excellent communication, enrichment programs (soccer, dance, tae kwon do, music), dual-language immersion, and smooth transitions for children of all ages from infants through school-age.

    Attentive and caring teachersclean and safe
  8. 8

    12388 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    The Learning Spot receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviews highlighting exceptional staff, nurturing care, and strong child development outcomes. Parents emphasize the center's educational approach, affordability, and excellent communication through daily updates. Many report their children show excitement about attending and have achieved significant developmental milestones.

    Exceptional and caring staffexperienced management with educational backgroundnurturing environmentchild development focus
  9. 9

    12521 Monroe Street, Garden Grove, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    This Garden Grove Unified School District center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational opportunities provided to children. Most reviewers highlight good service and a supportive learning environment. One negative review mentioned concerns about bias during a job interview process.

    caring staffclean facilitieseducational programstechnology integration (tablets and internet access)
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    13851 Clinton Street, Garden Grove, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 168 children

    Garden Grove Unified School District/Clinton receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational opportunities provided to children. The majority of reviews highlight good service and a supportive learning environment, though one reviewer had a negative experience related to a job interview.

    caring staffclean facilitiesgood serviceeducational programs including technology access

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Garden Grove based on parent reviews

Garden Grove Montessori Academy

5(11)

10141 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA

Parents consistently praise Garden Grove Montessori Academy for its authentic application of Montessori methodology and exceptional staff who provide nurturing, loving care. Children show strong academic progress in reading, math, and language skills alongside development of life skills, emotional growth, and behavioral improvement. Parents highlight the caring director and teachers by name and express high satisfaction with the value and overall experience.

Authentic Montessori approachcaring and loving staffstrong academic results

Shalom Preschool And After School

5(7)

8362 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA

Shalom Preschool and After School receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, structured environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality curriculum, parent involvement opportunities, and quality meals. Children are reported to thrive academically and behaviorally in this supportive setting.

caring and dedicated staffstructured environmentstrong teacher-child relationships

Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool

4.8(12)

12301 Magnolia Avenue, Garden Grove, CA

Our Redeemer Lutheran Preschool in Garden Grove maintains a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the center's Christian faith-based approach, compassionate community, and welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the spiritual education and support provided by the church and pastoral staff.

Christian faith-based curriculumcompassionate staffcommunity support

King Of Kings Lutheran Church

4.8(7)

13431 Newhope Street, Garden Grove, CA

King of Kings Lutheran Church in Garden Grove is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews (4.8/5 rating). Parents and community members praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality education, strong biblical teaching, and supportive community environment.

Friendly and welcoming staffquality educationsound biblical doctrine

St. Olaf Childcare Center

4.9(4)

12432 Ninth Street, Garden Grove, CA

Family Campus Preschool

5(3)

10540 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA

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Daycare Centers in Garden Grove, California

There are 47 daycare centers in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove

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W.S.D./Anderson School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8902 Hewitt Place, Rm A4, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 894-7201
Chapman Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11832 Euclid Ave, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 725-2681
Childtime Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Garden Grove receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for caring, patient staff and a warm environment, but serious concerns from others about understaffing, inadequate support for children with special needs, poor management, high costs, and facility cleanliness issues.

Experienced and caring teacherswarm and welcoming environmentpatient staff
Address
12421 Springdale St, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 894-4250
Christ Cathedral Academy Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-2330
Community Day Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12211 Magnolia Ave, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 539-2911
D.L. Wood Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
10871 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 241-8920
The Lord'S Children Mission/Tlc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise TLC Learning Center for its strong academic curriculum, caring and experienced teachers, and nurturing environment. The center is noted for excellent food quality, security features, and enrichment activities. One parent reported a negative interaction with staff tone.

Dedicated and loving teachersstrong academics and kindergarten preparationquality homemade meals
Address
13082 Kerry Street, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 590-1210
Montessori Greenhouse School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5856 Belgrave, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 897-3833
Orange Crescent Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9802 13th St., Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 531-1991
Ousd-Lampson Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13321 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 997-6153
Garden Grove Unified School District / Bryant
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8371 Orangewood, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-6451
Garden Grove Unified School District/Peters
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13162 Newhope Street, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-6085
Garden Grove Unified School District/Violette
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12091 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-6203
Garden Grove United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare

This facility has not received any verified daycare reviews. The available ratings are from church members and event attendees praising the religious community and rental services, not parents evaluating childcare quality.

Warm and welcoming communityaffordable rental ratesfriendly staff
Address
12741 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 530-0282
Ggusd-Murdy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14851 Donegal Drive, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-6405
St. Columban Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10855 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 534-3947
Garden Grove Unified School District/Brookhurst
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9821 William Dalton Way, Garden Grove, CA
Phone
(714) 663-6556

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Frequently asked questions

There are 47 all daycares in Garden Grove, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 38 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Garden Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Garden Grove 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.