19 Daycare Centers in San Clemente, California
Browse all 19 daycare centers in San Clemente, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Clemente
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.
- 1Gratitude Garden Preschool4.74 score5(14)
92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Gratitude Garden Preschool receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its warm, caring staff and holistic approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight the STEM-based curriculum, outdoor learning environment, and focus on emotional development as key strengths that help children thrive academically and socially.
STEM/STEAM education programoutdoor classroom with garden and animalscaring and nurturing staffemotional intelligence and social development focus - 2St. Michael'S Children Center4.72 score5(13)
107 West Marquita, San Clemente, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
St. Michael's Children Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the school's excellent education program, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention. Parents consistently highlight the strong sense of community, nurturing environment, and the school's integration of Christian values with modern education. Multiple parents report significant academic progress and their children feeling loved and known at the school.
Small class sizesindividual attention for each studenthighly educated and dedicated teachersstrong community atmosphere - 3San Clemente Presbyterian Church Pre School4.64 score4.8(20)
119 N. Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 91 children
Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility itself, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming congregation, new Pastor Chris, and the church's beautiful facilities and community atmosphere. No specific feedback about the preschool's educational quality, staff, or childcare services is available.
Warm and friendly congregationbiblically sound pastorbeautiful facilities and prayer gardengood coffee - 4La Cristianita Pre School4.31 score4.5(8)
35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 85 children
La Cristianita Pre School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the professional, caring staff, strong teaching quality, and nurturing community environment. One parent raised concerns about director communication and financial transparency.
Professional and accommodating staffcaring teachers with longevitystrong instruction and learning environmentgood community feel
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Highest rated daycares in San Clemente based on parent reviews
Gratitude Garden Preschool
92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA
Gratitude Garden Preschool receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its warm, caring staff and holistic approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight the STEM-based curriculum, outdoor learning environment, and focus on emotional development as key strengths that help children thrive academically and socially.
St. Michael'S Children Center
107 West Marquita, San Clemente, CA
St. Michael's Children Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the school's excellent education program, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention. Parents consistently highlight the strong sense of community, nurturing environment, and the school's integration of Christian values with modern education. Multiple parents report significant academic progress and their children feeling loved and known at the school.
San Clemente Presbyterian Church Pre School
119 N. Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA
Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility itself, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming congregation, new Pastor Chris, and the church's beautiful facilities and community atmosphere. No specific feedback about the preschool's educational quality, staff, or childcare services is available.
Serra Parent Participation Pre School
1005 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA
La Cristianita Pre School
35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA
La Cristianita Pre School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the professional, caring staff, strong teaching quality, and nurturing community environment. One parent raised concerns about director communication and financial transparency.
Our Savior'S Lutheran Preschool
200 San Pablo, San Clemente, CA
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There are 19 daycare centers in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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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St. Michael's Children Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the school's excellent education program, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention. Parents consistently highlight the strong sense of community, nurturing environment, and the school's integration of Christian values with modern education. Multiple parents report significant academic progress and their children feeling loved and known at the school.
- Address
- 107 West Marquita, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 366-9424
- Address
- 1005 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-8188
Gratitude Garden Preschool receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its warm, caring staff and holistic approach to early childhood education. Parents consistently highlight the STEM-based curriculum, outdoor learning environment, and focus on emotional development as key strengths that help children thrive academically and socially.
- Address
- 92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 572-4453
- Address
- 1141 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 276-4160
- Address
- 163 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 498-1025
- Address
- 200 San Pablo, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-6165
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- 1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-7482
Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility itself, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming congregation, new Pastor Chris, and the church's beautiful facilities and community atmosphere. No specific feedback about the preschool's educational quality, staff, or childcare services is available.
- Address
- 119 N. Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 218-7398
La Cristianita Pre School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.5/5 rating. Parents praise the professional, caring staff, strong teaching quality, and nurturing community environment. One parent raised concerns about director communication and financial transparency.
- Address
- 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 496-1405
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- 1251 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 369-9529
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- 1130 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-0428
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- 2410 Via Turqueza, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 366-6760
Bright Horizons San Clemente receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong academic and social-emotional development, beautiful facilities, and supportive community environment. Families report their children thrive at the center and feel confident in the quality of care provided.
- Address
- 2015 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-5555
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- 3120 Avenue Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 498-1298
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- 200 Ave. Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 234-5341
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- 1101 Calle Puente, #13, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-3456
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- 1050 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 542-8680
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- 3120 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 492-3060
- Address
- 200 Avenida Vista Montana, #22, San Clemente, CA
- Phone
- (949) 369-9121
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
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