Best Daycare Centers in Placentia, CA
Compare 11 daycare centers in Placentia. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Placentia, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 35
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Placentia has 11 licensed daycares with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.78/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 92870 zip code, averaging 4.78 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Placentia
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.
- 1Blessed Sacrament Children'S Learning Center4.5 score5(5)
1314 N. Angelina Dr., Placentia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Parents unanimously praise Blessed Sacrament Children's Learning Center as a family-oriented, nurturing preschool with excellent staff retention and individualized attention. The school emphasizes experiential learning through play, art, and music while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment regardless of religious affiliation. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically while developing confidence and a love of learning.
Long-tenuredcaring staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionexperiential learning through play and art - 2Towne And Country Early Education Center4.33 score4.5(10)
201 E. Madison, Placentia, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Towne and Country Early Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and stable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant academic and social growth, enjoy going to school, and benefit from diverse activities and flexible programming. One parent raised concerns about rigid enrollment policies and another suggested improved discipline practices.
Caring and passionate teachersteacher stability and longevitystrong academics and curriculumsmall class sizes
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Placentia
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Placentia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Placentia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92870 | 11 | 4.78 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Placentia (20–96 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Placentia based on parent reviews
Blessed Sacrament Children'S Learning Center
1314 N. Angelina Dr., Placentia, CA
Parents unanimously praise Blessed Sacrament Children's Learning Center as a family-oriented, nurturing preschool with excellent staff retention and individualized attention. The school emphasizes experiential learning through play, art, and music while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment regardless of religious affiliation. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically while developing confidence and a love of learning.
Eastside Christian Preschool
849 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA
Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and teachers who demonstrate genuine care and a Christian focus. While one reviewer notes the facilities are somewhat outdated, they emphasize that the quality of relationships and learning experience outweighs this concern.
Towne And Country Early Education Center
201 E. Madison, Placentia, CA
Towne and Country Early Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and stable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant academic and social growth, enjoy going to school, and benefit from diverse activities and flexible programming. One parent raised concerns about rigid enrollment policies and another suggested improved discipline practices.
Ruby Drive Head Start
601 Ruby Drive, Placentia, CA
One parent highlights the program's impact on their career success as a pharmacist, citing quality and community service, while another praises the staff as great. The few reviews so far mention a supportive environment and positive outcomes for families.
Placentia Head Start
840 South Melrose, Placentia, CA
Calvary Baptist Church-Ikids Preschool
612 North Rose Drive, Placentia, CA
One parent describes a positive experience with attentive infant care, daily communication, and reasonable pricing, while another highlights the clean environment and flexible hours. In contrast, a single review criticizes the staff for being unengaged and threatening to dismiss a child, citing poor communication and high tuition relative to the quality of care.
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Daycare Centers in Placentia, California
There are 11 daycare centers in Placentia, 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 Placentia have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Placentia, 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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One parent highlights the program's impact on their career success as a pharmacist, citing quality and community service, while another praises the staff as great. The few reviews so far mention a supportive environment and positive outcomes for families.
- Address
- 601 Ruby Drive, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 854-8787
Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and teachers who demonstrate genuine care and a Christian focus. While one reviewer notes the facilities are somewhat outdated, they emphasize that the quality of relationships and learning experience outweighs this concern.
- Address
- 849 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 815-0807
- Address
- 840 South Melrose, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 632-8787
Parents unanimously praise Blessed Sacrament Children's Learning Center as a family-oriented, nurturing preschool with excellent staff retention and individualized attention. The school emphasizes experiential learning through play, art, and music while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment regardless of religious affiliation. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically while developing confidence and a love of learning.
- Address
- 1314 N. Angelina Dr., Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 528-3070
Towne and Country Early Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and stable staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant academic and social growth, enjoy going to school, and benefit from diverse activities and flexible programming. One parent raised concerns about rigid enrollment policies and another suggested improved discipline practices.
- Address
- 201 E. Madison, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 524-2780
One parent describes a positive experience with attentive infant care, daily communication, and reasonable pricing, while another highlights the clean environment and flexible hours. In contrast, a single review criticizes the staff for being unengaged and threatening to dismiss a child, citing poor communication and high tuition relative to the quality of care.
- Address
- 612 North Rose Drive, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 961-5437
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring staff, educational curriculum, and strong security measures. The facility is noted for excellent communication through its mobile app, flexible hours (6am-6:30pm), and creating a warm, family-like community environment. All reviewers report their children are happy and well-cared for.
- Address
- 1001 East Imperial Hwy, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 528-4161
- Address
- 974 S. Melrose Street, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 986-7220
- Address
- 601 Ruby Drive, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 986-7267
- Address
- 801 N. Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 528-3504
- Address
- 717 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia, CA
- Phone
- (714) 996-0563
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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 — 8 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
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