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1 Before or After School Daycare in Lake Elsinore, California

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Lake Elsinore, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Elsinore

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.

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    17159 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Lakeland Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the clean, organized environment, caring staff, and comprehensive curriculum that supports children's educational and developmental growth. The center offers reasonable tuition, daily photo updates, and engaging activities. One parent reported experiencing exclusionary treatment regarding blended family situations.

    Clean and safe environmentfriendly and caring staffstrong curriculumreasonable tuition
  2. 2

    16527 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Stepping Stones Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for staff expertise, child development outcomes, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, communication, and billing practices.

    Excellent teacher quality and passion for educationstrong academic preparation for kindergartenengaging activities and special eventspositive social-emotional development
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    Storybook Preschool
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    31910 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Storybook Preschool receives strong praise for its caring staff, clean facilities, and safe environment. However, one parent expressed significant disappointment about the facility's recent transition from secular to religious programming without adequate notice or accommodations for families with differing beliefs.

    Responsive and caring staffwell-maintained classroomsspacious outdoor play areastrong communication with parents
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    520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Lake Elsinore Unified School District Childcare receives mixed reviews. Parents praise helpful and caring staff members, particularly noting genuine teachers in the TK program. However, several parents report significant communication issues, including unresponsive phone lines, delayed transfer requests, and poor pandemic communication.

    Helpful and nice staffcaring teacherswelcoming environmentserves ages 0 to high school

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Before or After School Daycare in Lake Elsinore, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Lake Elsinore, California, making up 9% of the 11 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 Lake Elsinore, 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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There are 1 before or after school daycares in Lake Elsinore, California, out of 11 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 Lake Elsinore, 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
Lake Elsinore offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Lake Elsinore for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lake Elsinore 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.