44 Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange, California
Browse all 44 child daycare & preschools in Orange, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange
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.
- 1The Creek Preschool4.8 score5(20)
250 S Prospect Avenue, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Parents consistently praise Kids at the Creek (KATC) for its caring, experienced teachers and nurturing learning environment. Children develop strong academic skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for school. The facility is well-organized with excellent parent communication and a strong sense of community.
Dedicated and caring teacherswell-organized curriculumsmall class sizesexcellent parent communication - 2Rio Child Care Center4.58 score5(7)
1800 East La Veta, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Rio Child Care Center in Orange, California receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's academic, social, and emotional development, including improvements in language skills, confidence, and social abilities. Families appreciate the clean facilities, good communication, flexible scheduling options, and overall sense of trust in the center's care.
Caring and dedicated teachersnurturing environmentacademic learning opportunitiessocial and emotional development - 3Adventures In Learning4.48 score4.7(11)
157 South Malena Drive, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Adventures in Learning is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, particularly Director Melinda, and report significant developmental improvements in their children's social skills, speech, behavior, and academic readiness. Families describe the center as feeling like an extended family with a safe, clean environment and reasonable pricing.
Experienced and caring staffDirector Melinda's attentiveness and leadershipchildren's developmental progress (speechsocial skills - 4Children'S Village Preschool4.35 score4.6(7)
254 S. Esplanade, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Village Preschool for its play-based learning approach, experienced teachers, and outdoor facilities. The school emphasizes emotional and social development through hands-on exploration and observation. One review noted the high annual cost of approximately $40,000 for two children.
Play-based learning approachexperienced and caring teachersoutdoor spacehands-on activities with animals and nature - 5Children'S Village Preschool4.35 score4.6(7)
254 South Esplanade, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
Parents praise Children's Village Preschool for its play-based, developmental approach to early childhood education and its exceptional outdoor learning environment with live animals. Teachers and staff are consistently highlighted as caring and dedicated. One parent expressed concern about the high annual tuition cost of approximately $40,000 for two children.
Play-based learning approachhands-on exploration and observation activitiesoutdoor space with live animalscaring and dedicated teachers - 6Shepherd Montessori Learning Center4.05 score4.1(6)
2261 North Orange-Olive Road, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Shepherd Montessori Learning Center in Orange receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, and positive learning environment, with children reportedly happy and thriving. However, one parent reported serious concerns about neglect and unsafe supervision practices by a staff member named Grace.
Clean facilityair conditioningkind and attentive caregiverschildren happy to attend - 7Providence Preschool3.04 score2.8(20)
1301 Providence Ave, Orange, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
Providence Preschool receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the preschool program, staff quality, and developmental outcomes for their children, numerous reviewers report significant administrative and customer service issues, including scheduling problems, long wait times, rude receptionists, and poor communication.
Friendly and caring teaching staffchild development and social growthcomprehensive evaluations and hearing testsincluded healthy meals
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Highest rated daycares in Orange based on parent reviews
The Creek Preschool
250 S Prospect Avenue, Orange, CA
Parents consistently praise Kids at the Creek (KATC) for its caring, experienced teachers and nurturing learning environment. Children develop strong academic skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for school. The facility is well-organized with excellent parent communication and a strong sense of community.
Rio Child Care Center
1800 East La Veta, Orange, CA
Rio Child Care Center in Orange, California receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's academic, social, and emotional development, including improvements in language skills, confidence, and social abilities. Families appreciate the clean facilities, good communication, flexible scheduling options, and overall sense of trust in the center's care.
Adventures In Learning
157 South Malena Drive, Orange, CA
Adventures in Learning is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, particularly Director Melinda, and report significant developmental improvements in their children's social skills, speech, behavior, and academic readiness. Families describe the center as feeling like an extended family with a safe, clean environment and reasonable pricing.
Children'S Village Preschool
254 S. Esplanade, Orange, CA
Parents consistently praise Children's Village Preschool for its play-based learning approach, experienced teachers, and outdoor facilities. The school emphasizes emotional and social development through hands-on exploration and observation. One review noted the high annual cost of approximately $40,000 for two children.
Children'S Village Preschool
254 South Esplanade, Orange, CA
Parents praise Children's Village Preschool for its play-based, developmental approach to early childhood education and its exceptional outdoor learning environment with live animals. Teachers and staff are consistently highlighted as caring and dedicated. One parent expressed concern about the high annual tuition cost of approximately $40,000 for two children.
Santiago Canyon College Child Development Center
8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange, California
There are 44 child daycare & preschools in Orange, California, making up 92% of the 48 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Orange, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange
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- 1325 E. Palmyra, Orange, CA
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- (714) 997-6207
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- 340 N. Main Street, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 628-5414
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- 6411 East Frank Street, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 639-1946
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- 381 North Esplanade Street, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 997-6157
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- 860 North Handy Street, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 289-1175
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- 392 S Hewes, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 639-4000
Parents consistently praise Childtime of Orange for its caring, experienced staff and strong educational programs. Children show significant developmental progress and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment, parent communication, and special activities organized by the center.
- Address
- 2839 Villa Real Drive, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 637-2022
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- 2715 E. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 532-2268
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- 1855 Orange-Olive Road, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 998-4852
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- 264 N. Main, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 997-8333
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- 1838 N. Shaffer St., Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 771-4710
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- 146 N. Grand Street, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 605-9045
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- 2261 N. Orange-Olive Road, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 283-2857
Childtime of Orange receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and strong educational foundation. Parents report significant child development across language, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, with many noting their children entering kindergarten at advanced levels. The center is described as warm, welcoming, and communicative, with director Ms. America and teachers like Ms. Melanie and Ms. Stella frequently highlighted for their dedication.
- Address
- 2839 Villa Real Drive, Orange, CA
- Phone
- (714) 637-2022
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