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Best Daycare Centers in Phelan, CA

Compare 6 daycare centers in Phelan. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Phelan, California at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Phelan offers 6 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 92371 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Phelan

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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    Lilly Bug'S Children Center
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    4280 Lindero Street, Phelan, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Lilly Bug's Children Center in Phelan, CA receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, engaging activities, strong communication (including daily photo updates via app), and child development support. Multiple parents report their children eagerly looked forward to attending and felt safe in the center's care.

    caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean and organized facilityengaging educational activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Phelan

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Phelan, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Phelan zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
923715
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Phelan (24–48 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Phelan based on parent reviews

Lilly Bug'S Children Center

5(16)

4280 Lindero Street, Phelan, CA

Lilly Bug's Children Center in Phelan, CA receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, engaging activities, strong communication (including daily photo updates via app), and child development support. Multiple parents report their children eagerly looked forward to attending and felt safe in the center's care.

caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean and organized facility

Psd/Phelan Head Start

5(1)

4112 Nielson Road, Phelan, CA

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Daycare types in Phelan

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1

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Daycare Centers in Phelan, California

There are 6 daycare centers in Phelan, 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 Phelan have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Phelan, 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 Phelan

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Lilly Bug'S Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lilly Bug's Children Center in Phelan, CA receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, engaging activities, strong communication (including daily photo updates via app), and child development support. Multiple parents report their children eagerly looked forward to attending and felt safe in the center's care.

caring and attentive staffwarm and nurturing environmentclean and organized facility
Address
4280 Lindero Street, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 868-6344
Psd/Phelan Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
4112 Nielson Road, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 868-0829
Baldy Mesa State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10376 Baldy Mesa Road, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 868-6229
Ymca/Baldy Mesa School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10376 Baldy Mesa Road, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 947-4119
Heritage State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9542 Wilson Ranch Road, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 249-5828
Sjusd-Phelan Elementary School State Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4167 Phelan Road, Phelan, CA
Phone
(760) 868-3036

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Phelan, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Phelan have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Phelan, 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
Phelan offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Phelan for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Phelan 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.