Best Before or After School Daycare in Laguna Niguel, CA
Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Laguna Niguel. Average rating: 3.93/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Laguna Niguel, California at a glance
- Programs
- 3
- Avg rating
- 3.93/5
- Parent reviews
- 105
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Laguna Niguel has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 105 parent reviews averaging 3.93/5.The largest concentration is in 92677 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Laguna Niguel
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.
- 1Marina View Preschool4.49 score4.9(6)
25301 Sweet Meadow Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Marina View Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight the owner's personal involvement, caring and patient teachers, and clean, organized facilities. Parents consistently report excellent communication, strong child development progress, and describe staff as compassionate and family-like, with many teachers having tenure exceeding 10 years.
Hands-on and personable ownerkind and caring teachersclean and organized facilityexcellent communication with parents - 2Kensington Montessori School4.37 score4.6(8)
29702 Kensington Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 61 children
Kensington Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, caring and attentive staff, strong community, and positive impact on children's development. One negative review cited insufficient training for staff working with children with disabilities and sensory needs, along with concerns about refund policies and lack of support during expulsion.
Authentic Montessori approachhighly attentive and warm staffindividualized attentionsafe campus with security measures - 3Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center4.32 score4.4(20)
24291 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 194 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Laguna Niguel for its exceptionally caring and attentive staff who treat children like their own. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's dedication to individual children's development, flexibility in scheduling, and real-time camera access to classrooms. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents noting their children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Caring and dedicated staffstaff knows all children by namelearning through play approachbilingual support - 4Life Time Athletic-Laguna3.68 score3.6(20)
25600 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
This is not a daycare center but a fitness facility (Life Time Athletic gym). Reviews praise excellent facilities, amenities, and outstanding staff customer service. Members consistently highlight friendly and knowledgeable instructors and front desk personnel who create a welcoming atmosphere.
Excellent facilities and amenities (poolsaunasteam roomjacuzzi
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Laguna Niguel
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Laguna Niguel, based on parent reviews
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Laguna Niguel zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92677 | 24 | 3.93 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Laguna Niguel (16–194 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
15
Very Large
150+ children
1
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Highest rated daycares in Laguna Niguel based on parent reviews
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Before or After School Daycare in Laguna Niguel, California
There are 3 before or after school daycare in Laguna Niguel, California, making up 13% of the 24 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 Laguna Niguel have an average rating of 3.93 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 105 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Laguna Niguel, 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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Kensington Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, caring and attentive staff, strong community, and positive impact on children's development. One negative review cited insufficient training for staff working with children with disabilities and sensory needs, along with concerns about refund policies and lack of support during expulsion.
- Address
- 29702 Kensington Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Phone
- (949) 363-7373
- Address
- 25422 Chapparosa Park Dr., Laguna Niguel, CA
- Phone
- (949) 495-4619
- Address
- 29028 Aloma Ave, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Phone
- (949) 495-5162
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