How do I choose the right daycare in Huntington Beach?

When choosing a daycare in Huntington Beach, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: 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 Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 41 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Huntington Beach, California (4 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Huntington Beach for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Huntington Beach

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.

Leport Schools-Huntington Harbor

4.72 score

4.9(20)

16081 Waikiki Lane, Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 168 children

LePort Schools-Huntington Harbor receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated, compassionate teaching staff, strong Montessori curriculum including language immersion, and the nurturing, inclusive community that supports children's academic, social, and emotional growth.

Highly trained and caring teachersstrong teacher-parent communicationMontessori and Spanish language immersion programssafe campus environment

Great Adventures Learning Center INC.

4.64 score

5(9)

7945 Aldrich Dr., Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

Great Adventures Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, clean facility, and educational programs. Directors Ms. Phyllis and Ms. Kathy are noted for their hands-on involvement and passion for children's development. Children show strong academic progress and parents report excellent communication from teachers.

Caring and compassionate staffattentive teachers who provide detailed daily updatesclean facilityeducational curriculum including bilingual instruction

Faith Lutheran Church Early Learning Center

4.53 score

4.9(7)

8200 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 53 children

Faith Lutheran Church Early Learning Center is a Bible-based preschool with caring teachers. Parents praise the welcoming environment and special programs like monthly parents' night out. The facility is part of a church community known for friendly staff and good services.

caring teachersBible-based curriculumwelcoming staffmonthly parents' night out events

D'S Homework Academy

4.4 score

4.5(19)

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

The reviews provided are for St. Wilfrid's Church, not D'S HOMEWORK ACADEMY daycare. No actual parent reviews for the daycare center are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a different organization

Community United Methodist Church Preschool

4.29 score

4.5(7)

6652 Heil Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children

Community United Methodist Church Preschool in Huntington Beach receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming staff, strong leadership under director Leyla, and play-based curriculum that emphasizes curiosity and emotional development. Parents report their children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow in a caring environment.

welcoming and supportive staffplay-based learning approachdirector Leyla's knowledge and careemotional awareness and inclusion focus

Childtime Children'S Center INC.

4.27 score

4.4(10)

9861 Yorktown, Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Childtime Huntington Beach receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and comprehensive amenities like cameras, meals, and diapers. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and developing well. One neighbor complaint noted excessive outdoor noise and lack of playground supervision.

Caring and professional teacherssafe and enriching environmentdaily picture updatesincluded meals and diapers

Bright Star Learning Center

4.18 score

4.3(7)

6621 Glen Drive, Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children

Bright Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational activities. The majority of reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and learning. However, a small number of parents have raised serious concerns about negligence and inappropriate treatment of children.

caring and friendly staffnurturing environmenteducational activities and craftsfield trips for older children

Kellie'S Academy For Kids - Child Dev. Center

3.75 score

3.6(8)

5702 Clark Drive, Huntington Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

Kellie's Academy for Kids receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, welcoming family atmosphere, and quality care over years of enrollment. Negative reviewers cite concerns about staff professionalism, child safety supervision, language discrimination, and inconsistent communication.

Caring and kind stafffamily-like atmospherelong-term enrollment satisfactionchildren enjoy attending

North Huntington Beach Community Nursery School

3.08 score

2.7(12)

5702 Clark Drive, Huntington Beach, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 32 children

North Huntington Beach Community Nursery School (Monarch) was formerly a highly regarded Waldorf-inspired preschool with excellent outdoor learning spaces and dedicated teachers, but has experienced a dramatic decline under new leadership. Recent reviews describe management misconduct, teacher firings, student expulsions of families who asked questions, poor facilities maintenance, and loss of community trust.

Beautiful outdoor garden and play spaces (historically)

Before or After School Daycare in Huntington Beach, California

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Huntington Beach, California, making up 8% 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 Huntington Beach, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Huntington Beach, California, out of 48 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Huntington Beach, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

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
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Huntington Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 41 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Huntington Beach for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Huntington Beach must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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