Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tustin, CA
Compare 34 child daycare & preschools in Tustin. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tustin, California at a glance
- Programs
- 34
- Avg rating
- 4.68/5
- Parent reviews
- 168
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
Tustin has 34 licensed child daycare & preschools with 168 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 79% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 92782 (avg 4.8 stars), while 92780 has the largest selection (31 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tustin
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.
- 1Aldersgate Untied Methodist Church Day Care Center4.67 score5(10)
1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for the church facility itself rather than the daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the church's spiritual environment, leadership, and community service programs. All ratings are 5/5 stars.
Welcoming spiritual atmosphererespected leadershippromotes diversity and inclusionhosts community service programs - 2Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center4.67 score5(10)
1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, most reviews focus on the church's religious services and community outreach rather than daycare-specific experiences. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and the facility's role in serving the community.
Welcoming community atmospherestrong spiritual leadershiphosts community events and programssupports homeless outreach - 3Congregation B'Nai Israel Child Development Center4.47 score4.6(19)
2111 Bryan Avenue, Tustin, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Parents praise CBI Child Development Center as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive Jewish community with excellent preschool programming. The facility features a clean, safe environment with engaging outdoor play areas, experienced and caring teachers, and strong developmental support. Families highlight the sense of belonging and lifelong friendships formed within the community.
Caring and experienced teachersclean and safe facilityengaging outdoor play areas and c - 4Grace Harbor Church And School4.36 score4.5(13)
12881 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 78 children
Grace Harbor Church and School is a religious facility in Tustin with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, faith-based curriculum, and welcoming community. The facility offers convenient amenities including parking and community programs.
Caring and intentional teacherschild excitement about attendingBible-based lessonsbeautiful facility - 5Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten4.23 score4.3(18)
13682 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and smooth transitions for children. Parents highlight strong developmental progress in speech, academics, and social skills, along with excellent communication through daily photo updates and responsive teachers.
Warm and welcoming staffsmooth transition processresponsive communication via app with daily photosclean and safe facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Tustin
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tustin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tustin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92782 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 | |
| 92780 | 31 | 4.66 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tustin (16–202 children)
Small
up to 30 children
15
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tustin based on parent reviews
Congregation B'Nai Israel Child Development Center
2111 Bryan Avenue, Tustin, CA
Parents praise CBI Child Development Center as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive Jewish community with excellent preschool programming. The facility features a clean, safe environment with engaging outdoor play areas, experienced and caring teachers, and strong developmental support. Families highlight the sense of belonging and lifelong friendships formed within the community.
Edgewood Pre-Primary Academy
1091 Bryan Ave., Tustin, CA
One parent describes their daughter loving the school so much she asks to attend on weekends, highlighting the staff's caring nature and engaging activities. Another family appreciates the small class sizes and structured curriculum that balance free play with academic and emotional development.
Tustin Community Pre School INC
225 West Main Street, Tustin, CA
One parent describes the school as an engaging, hands-on co-op that offers a high-quality preschool experience at a reduced cost through parental involvement. They highlight the fun, child-led activities and dedicated staff as key factors in their child's advanced academic and social development.
Tustin Preschool
14211 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA
Parents report that the center provides strong academic and social preparation for kindergarten, with teachers who are described as caring and effective. One reviewer notes significant success with their child's school readiness, while another expresses high satisfaction with their long-term enrollment experience.
Adventures In Learning II
1111 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature, the clean and organized environment, and their child's positive emotional and developmental progress. However, one recent evaluator noted a strong odor, a potentially high student-to-teacher ratio, and poor grammar on signage, which diminished their confidence in the facility.
Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten
13682 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA
Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and smooth transitions for children. Parents highlight strong developmental progress in speech, academics, and social skills, along with excellent communication through daily photo updates and responsive teachers.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tustin, California
There are 34 child daycare & preschools in Tustin, California, making up 81% of the 42 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Tustin have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 79% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 168 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tustin, 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 Tustin
Showing 34 results
- Address
- 15571 Williams Street, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7521
- Address
- 14741 North B Street, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7592
- Address
- 1402 Sycamore Avenue, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 730-7364
- Address
- 14392 Browning Ave, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 731-0111
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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
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