Best Church Daycare in Lake Forest, CA
Compare 1 church daycare in Lake Forest. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lake Forest, California at a glance
- Programs
- 1
- Avg rating
- 4.51/5
- Parent reviews
- 107
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Lake Forest has 1 licensed church daycare with 107 parent reviews averaging 4.51/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 92630 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Forest
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 Red Apple Preschool4.75 score5(15)
23532 El Toro Rd. Suite, #1, Lake Forest, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
The Red Apple Preschool in Lake Forest receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, passionate teachers and directors (Maryam and Amir), strong academic curriculum, and warm, safe environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's learning and confidence since enrolling.
Caring and passionate teachersattentive and responsive directorsstrong academic focus with age-appropriate learningsmall class sizes - 2Milestones Academy Childcare Center INC.4.49 score4.7(12)
23184 El Toro Frontage Road, Lake Forest, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Parents consistently praise Milestones Academy for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Multiple reviews highlight significant improvements in children's speech, social skills, and academic readiness. The center is noted for creating a welcoming environment that helps children overcome separation anxiety.
Excellent educational curriculumcaring and attentive staff (particularly Miss Fay and team)fresh daily mealsdevelopmental progress in speech and language - 3Montessori Lake Forest Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
24602 Raymond Way Suite, #1, Lake Forest, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise Montessori Lake Forest Preschool for its nurturing Montessori curriculum, highly attentive teachers, and strong focus on both academic and social-emotional development. Children show significant growth in independence, confidence, practical life skills, and academic achievement. The school is noted for excellent communication with parents and a warm, well-organized learning environment.
Montessori curriculum approachteacher dedication and attentivenessdaily photo/video updatespersonalized attention - 4Abiding Savior Lutheran Church & School4.31 score4.5(8)
23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Parents praise Abiding Savior for its small class sizes, experienced and supportive staff, and strong academics. The school is noted for effectively serving neurodivergent learners and preparing students well for public school and honors classes. Parents appreciate the religious curriculum integrated without being intrusive.
Small class sizesexperienced and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparationsupportive and loving staff - 5Woodcrest Pre-School3.93 score3.9(13)
21772 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Woodcrest Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and experienced staff, developmental progress of children, enrichment activities, and the KidsReports app for daily updates. Multiple families report children are happy, confident, and thriving in a nurturing environment.
Caring and loving teacherschild development and growthenrichment activities (animal visitsmusicians
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Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Forest
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Lake Forest zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92630 | 19 | 4.51 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Forest (30–150 children)
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up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
0
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Church Daycare in Lake Forest, California
There are 1 church daycare in Lake Forest, California, making up 5% of the 19 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 Lake Forest have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 107 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Forest, 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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