Best Daycare Centers in Lake Elsinore, CA
Compare 11 daycare centers in Lake Elsinore. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lake Elsinore, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.05/5
- Parent reviews
- 33
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 1
Lake Elsinore has 11 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.The largest concentration is in 92530 with 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Elsinore
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.
- 1Lakeland Children'S Center4.29 score4.5(7)
17159 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Lakeland Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean, organized environment, caring staff, and comprehensive curriculum that supports children's educational and developmental growth. The center offers reasonable tuition, daily photo updates, and engaging activities. One parent reported experiencing exclusionary treatment regarding blended family situations.
Clean and safe environmentfriendly and caring staffstrong curriculumreasonable tuition - 2Stepping Stones Preschool And Child Care LLC4.19 score4.3(9)
16527 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff expertise, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, communication, and billing practices.
Excellent teacher quality and passion for educationstrong academic preparation for kindergartenengaging activities and special eventspositive social-emotional development - 3Storybook Preschool4.16 score4.3(6)
31910 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children
Storybook Preschool receives strong praise for its caring staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. However, one parent expressed significant disappointment about the facility's recent transition from secular to religious programming without adequate notice or accommodations for families with differing beliefs.
Responsive and caring staffwell-maintained classroomsspacious outdoor play areastrong communication with parents - 4Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare3.51 score3.2(8)
520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare receives mixed reviews. Parents praise helpful and caring staff members, particularly noting genuine teachers in the TK program. However, several parents report significant communication issues, including unresponsive phone lines, delayed transfer requests, and poor pandemic communication.
Helpful and nice staffcaring teacherswelcoming environmentserves ages 0 to high school
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Elsinore
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lake Elsinore, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lake Elsinore zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92530 | 9 | 4.05 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Elsinore (20–156 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
0
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lake Elsinore based on parent reviews
Lakeland Children'S Center
17159 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA
Lakeland Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean, organized environment, caring staff, and comprehensive curriculum that supports children's educational and developmental growth. The center offers reasonable tuition, daily photo updates, and engaging activities. One parent reported experiencing exclusionary treatment regarding blended family situations.
Stepping Stones Preschool And Child Care LLC
16527 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA
Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff expertise, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, communication, and billing practices.
Storybook Preschool
31910 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA
Storybook Preschool receives strong praise for its caring staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. However, one parent expressed significant disappointment about the facility's recent transition from secular to religious programming without adequate notice or accommodations for families with differing beliefs.
Lake Elsinore Usd Head Start Jeannette Ellis Ctr.
411 W. Heald Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
One parent describes the Head Start program as wonderful and great for children ages 3-5, highlighting specific staff members. Another review reports a serious security issue involving a stolen vehicle and missing dogs associated with the center's location.
Lake Elsinore Preschool Heald Academy
601 W. Heald Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare
520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare receives mixed reviews. Parents praise helpful and caring staff members, particularly noting genuine teachers in the TK program. However, several parents report significant communication issues, including unresponsive phone lines, delayed transfer requests, and poor pandemic communication.
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Daycare Centers in Lake Elsinore, California
There are 11 daycare centers in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 17% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore
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Lakeland Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean, organized environment, caring staff, and comprehensive curriculum that supports children's educational and developmental growth. The center offers reasonable tuition, daily photo updates, and engaging activities. One parent reported experiencing exclusionary treatment regarding blended family situations.
- Address
- 17159 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 678-0130
One parent describes the Head Start program as wonderful and great for children ages 3-5, highlighting specific staff members. Another review reports a serious security issue involving a stolen vehicle and missing dogs associated with the center's location.
- Address
- 411 W. Heald Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 245-4794
Storybook Preschool receives strong praise for its caring staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. However, one parent expressed significant disappointment about the facility's recent transition from secular to religious programming without adequate notice or accommodations for families with differing beliefs.
- Address
- 31910 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 387-5895
Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff expertise, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, communication, and billing practices.
- Address
- 16527 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 674-5520
- Address
- 601 W. Heald Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 471-2760
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare receives mixed reviews. Parents praise helpful and caring staff members, particularly noting genuine teachers in the TK program. However, several parents report significant communication issues, including unresponsive phone lines, delayed transfer requests, and poor pandemic communication.
- Address
- 520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 253-7000
- Address
- 34257 Kalanchoe Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 244-7657
- Address
- 15150 Joy Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 253-7662
- Address
- 1300 Mill Street, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 674-3153
- Address
- 41221 Rosetta Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 253-7810
- Address
- 18730 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Phone
- (951) 253-7400
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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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities