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Best Before or After School Daycare in Newport Beach, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Newport Beach. Average rating: 4.61/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Newport Beach, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.61/5
Parent reviews
72
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Newport Beach has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.61/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 92663 (avg 4.58 stars), while 92660 has the largest selection (10 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newport 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.

  1. 1
    Temple Bat Yahm
    4.52 score
    4.7(14)

    1011 Camelback St, Newport Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    Temple Bat Yahm is a religious facility in Newport Beach with strong community engagement and spiritual programming. Reviews praise its welcoming atmosphere, community support, and educational opportunities. The facility is noted for hosting various events and programs including Seashore Academy.

    Spiritual and peaceful environmentstrong community supporteducational programssuitable for large gatherings
  2. 2
    Chalk Of Newport Beach
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    2500 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

    Chalk of Newport Beach (operated as Bright Horizons) receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-child relationships, educational curriculum, clean facilities, and smooth transitions between age groups. The center is highly recommended for infant through preschool care.

    caring and professional teachersstrong bonds with childreneducational experiencewelcoming environment
  3. 3
    Newport Montessori
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    20221 Cypress St, Newport Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Newport Montessori receives consistently high praise from parents who value the Montessori approach, dedicated staff, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, individualized attention to child development, and strong parent-teacher relationships. Multiple families report their children thriving and expressing love for their teachers and classmates.

    Dedicated and passionate teachers and staffMontessori methodologyexcellent parent communication with regular updates and photosindividualized attention and care
  4. 4
    St. Andrew'S Presbyterian Church
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    This facility is a religious church community, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's spiritual leadership, welcoming congregation, and community programs rather than childcare services. Parents highlight the pastor's inspirational teaching, warm atmosphere, and meaningful faith-based activities.

    Welcoming and warm communityinspirational pastoral leadershipexcellent music ministrystrong youth programs
  5. 5
    St. Andrew'S Preschool
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 131 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, not the daycare center. No parent reviews of the preschool program were available to assess daycare quality, staff, curriculum, or child care services.

    None mentioned - reviews are about church servicesnot daycare operations
  6. 6
    Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    Newport Harbor Lutheran Church Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, compassionate director, and strong community atmosphere. Parents highlight excellent communication, supportive environment, and engaging activities for children. One review about the facility's location and amenities was positive, while one negative review appears to be a technical issue unrelated to the school itself.

    compassionate and kind staffexcellent parent communicationstrong supportive communitycaring teachers
  7. 7
    Orange Tree Christian Preschool
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    1000 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Orange Tree Christian Preschool receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring, invested staff and Christian-centered curriculum that emphasizes values, manners, and discipline alongside academics. Parents report strong child development and a nurturing environment, though one reviewer expressed concerns about allergy protocols and playground conditions.

    Loving and invested staffChristian values-based educationengaging daily curriculum with varied activitieslow student-teacher ratio

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Newport Beach

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Newport Beach, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.52avg rating
12 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

4.63avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Newport Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
926637
4.58
3
9266010
4.56
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Newport Beach (19–145 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

9

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Newport Beach based on parent reviews

St. Matthew'S Montessori School

5(1)

2300 Ford Road, Newport Beach, CA

One parent highlights the positive impact of a new director who individualizes programs and a teacher who provides strong academic and personal development support. The child has demonstrated significant progress in literacy and math skills, preparing them well for transitional kindergarten.

Individualized program adjustmentsdedicated teacher supportstrong academic coaching

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Daycare types in Newport Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Newport Beach, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Newport Beach, California, making up 11% of the 18 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 Newport Beach have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Newport Beach, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Newport Beach

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St. Matthew'S Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the positive impact of a new director who individualizes programs and a teacher who provides strong academic and personal development support. The child has demonstrated significant progress in literacy and math skills, preparing them well for transitional kindergarten.

Individualized program adjustmentsdedicated teacher supportstrong academic coaching
Address
2300 Ford Road, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 219-0915
Central Orange Coast Ymca - Mariners School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2100 Mariners Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Phone
(949) 548-6770

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Newport Beach, California, out of 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Newport Beach have an average Google rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 70% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Newport 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
Newport Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Newport Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Newport 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.