Best Church Daycare in San Clemente, CA
Compare 1 church daycare in San Clemente. Average rating: 4.92/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
San Clemente, California at a glance
- Programs
- 1
- Avg rating
- 4.92/5
- Parent reviews
- 77
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
San Clemente has 1 licensed church daycare with 77 parent reviews averaging 4.92/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 92673 (avg 5 stars), while 92672 has the largest selection (12 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in San Clemente
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in San Clemente, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
San Clemente zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92673 | 7 | 5 | 2 | |
| 92672 | 12 | 4.9 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in San Clemente (24–144 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
8
Very Large
150+ children
0
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Highest rated daycares in San Clemente based on parent reviews
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Church Daycare in San Clemente, California
There are 1 church daycare in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente have an average rating of 4.92 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 77 parent reviews.
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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