Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
Costa Mesa Garden Home Daycare
Licensed home daycare with a garden play yard, home-cooked meals, and a close-knit caregiver experience.
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Best daycare and preschools in Costa Mesa
Parents searching for daycare and preschool in Costa Mesa usually compare schedule flexibility, program philosophy, and tuition. This page combines 61 local listings, average tuition benchmarks, and parent decision advice so families can move from research to shortlist faster.
- Costa Mesa families often compare school culture, tuition transparency, and how well programs support working-parent schedules.
- Neighborhood-level searches are common because commute patterns vary meaningfully across the city.
- Programs with outdoor play and smaller class sizes often generate stronger shortlist interest.
Costa Mesa snapshot
Average infant tuition: $1785/month
Average preschool tuition: $1460/month
Neighborhoods: Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro
ZIPs: 92626, 92627
Listings
61 providers in Costa Mesa
Each listing is structured for both parent readability and search engine extraction.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 yrs- 6 yrs, 6:30am-6:30pm, and capacity 129. 8 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 24 months, 7:00am-6:00pm, and capacity 22. 16 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 6 wks- 24 mo, 6:30am-6:30pm, and capacity 19. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, 6:30am-6:30pm, and capacity 94. 7 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
NOBIS PRESCHOOL
NOBIS PRESCHOOL is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 6 weeks- 24 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 29. 15 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
NOBIS PRESCHOOL
NOBIS PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 18 months- 36 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 36. 9 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years - 2 years, 6:30am-6:30pm, and capacity 32. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, 6:30am-6:30pm, and capacity 55. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY
WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, 8:30am-4:30pm, and capacity 85. 6 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92628
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 12 months- 24 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 42. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 90. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
MATT KLINE HEADSTART
MATT KLINE HEADSTART is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 60. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
ST. JOACHIM SCHOOL
ST. JOACHIM SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 4 years- 5 years, 8:00am-11:00am, and capacity 22. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 195. 14 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2.5 yrs- 6 yrs, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 120. 8 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 42. 11 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL
HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 90. 6 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years - 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 41. 11 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 6 weeks- 2 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 30. 9 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 60. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 18 months- 36 months, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 42. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 63. 10 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
NMUSD POMONA PRESCHOOL
NMUSD POMONA PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 72. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
NMUSD WILSON PRESCHOOL
NMUSD WILSON PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 48. 5 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
ORANGE TREE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
ORANGE TREE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 6 years - 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 60. 9 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
PACIFIC ACADEMY
PACIFIC ACADEMY is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 3 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 60. 6 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL
SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 70. 7 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 months- 24 months, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92628
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 120. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
LIL' LIGHTHOUSE PRESCHOOL
LIL' LIGHTHOUSE PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 5 years - 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 75. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 6 wks- 24 months, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 8. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
NMUSD COLLEGE PARK PRESCHOOL
NMUSD COLLEGE PARK PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
NMUSD DAVIS PRESCHOOL
NMUSD DAVIS PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 yrs- 6 yrs, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 70. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
SUSAN PHILLIPS DAY SCHOOL
SUSAN PHILLIPS DAY SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 4 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 21. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
BACK BAY MONTESSORI
BACK BAY MONTESSORI is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 67. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 13 years - 13 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 70. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years - 2 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 20. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
CENTRAL ORANGE COAST YMCA - DAVIS
CENTRAL ORANGE COAST YMCA - DAVIS is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 5-17 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 75. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
CHILDS-PACE
CHILDS-PACE is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 5 years- 12 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 35. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
FRONTIERS ACADEMY
FRONTIERS ACADEMY is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 yrs- 5 yrs, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 50. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF NEWPORT
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF NEWPORT is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 30 months - 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 76. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
NMUSD KILLYBROOKE PRESCHOOL
NMUSD KILLYBROOKE PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
NMUSD WHITTIER PRESCHOOL
NMUSD WHITTIER PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 72. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
CHILDS-PACE FOUNDATION INC., THE
CHILDS-PACE FOUNDATION INC., THE is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 3 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 19. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
COASTAL CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
COASTAL CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 39. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
MATT KLINE EARLY HEAD START
MATT KLINE EARLY HEAD START is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 0 years- 2 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 16. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
NMUSD PAULARINO PRESCHOOL
NMUSD PAULARINO PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
NMUSD SONORA PRESCHOOL
NMUSD SONORA PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 48. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates mixed ages, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 63. 0 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
OROZCO, HEIDI
OROZCO, HEIDI is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 15 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
RAMIREZ DE HERNANDEZ,YADHIRA
RAMIREZ DE HERNANDEZ,YADHIRA is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 15 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
SUPER BEES ACADEMY
SUPER BEES ACADEMY is a licensed daycare program in Costa Mesa. Public licensing information indicates mixed ages, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 46. 0 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
AUGUSTINE, ISABEL
AUGUSTINE, ISABEL is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
HOLLAND, JACQUELINE
HOLLAND, JACQUELINE is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
KADRIE, DEBORAH ANN
KADRIE, DEBORAH ANN is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 4 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92627
PRICE, PATRICIA & GAHM, GARY
PRICE, PATRICIA & GAHM, GARY is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 3 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
FISHER, IRMA
FISHER, IRMA is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
LIEBEL, CATHY
LIEBEL, CATHY is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 2 public licensing reports are linked.
Bright Headstart
Costa Mesa, 92626
LIEBEL, CATHY
LIEBEL, CATHY is a licensed home daycare in Costa Mesa. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 0 public licensing reports are linked.
Comparisons
How families compare schools in Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa Garden Home Daycare
Costa Mesa Garden Home Daycare is best for families who value play-based learning, outdoor play access, and tuition between $980 and $1,325.
CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
CHRIST LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NOBIS PRESCHOOL
NOBIS PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NOBIS PRESCHOOL
NOBIS PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA
PAGE SCHOOL OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY
WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MATT KLINE HEADSTART
MATT KLINE HEADSTART is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
ST. JOACHIM SCHOOL
ST. JOACHIM SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL
HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF COSTA MESA is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL
KIDS KASTLE PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD POMONA PRESCHOOL
NMUSD POMONA PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD WILSON PRESCHOOL
NMUSD WILSON PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
ORANGE TREE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
ORANGE TREE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
PACIFIC ACADEMY
PACIFIC ACADEMY is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL
SEASIDE COSTA MESA PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH
CATALYST KIDS-LINDBERGH is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO
HARRY & GRACE STEELE CHILDRENS CTR-ORANGE COAST CO is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
LIL' LIGHTHOUSE PRESCHOOL
LIL' LIGHTHOUSE PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER
MESA VERDE PRESCHOOL & INFANT CENTER is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD COLLEGE PARK PRESCHOOL
NMUSD COLLEGE PARK PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD DAVIS PRESCHOOL
NMUSD DAVIS PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
SUSAN PHILLIPS DAY SCHOOL
SUSAN PHILLIPS DAY SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
BACK BAY MONTESSORI
BACK BAY MONTESSORI is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY is best for families who value licensed school-age care learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY
CATALYST KIDS-WOODLAND PRIMARY is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CENTRAL ORANGE COAST YMCA - DAVIS
CENTRAL ORANGE COAST YMCA - DAVIS is best for families who value licensed school-age care learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDS-PACE
CHILDS-PACE is best for families who value licensed school-age care learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
FRONTIERS ACADEMY
FRONTIERS ACADEMY is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF NEWPORT
INT'L CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF NEWPORT is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD KILLYBROOKE PRESCHOOL
NMUSD KILLYBROOKE PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD WHITTIER PRESCHOOL
NMUSD WHITTIER PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDS-PACE FOUNDATION INC., THE
CHILDS-PACE FOUNDATION INC., THE is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
COASTAL CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
COASTAL CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MATT KLINE EARLY HEAD START
MATT KLINE EARLY HEAD START is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD PAULARINO PRESCHOOL
NMUSD PAULARINO PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
NMUSD SONORA PRESCHOOL
NMUSD SONORA PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL
MONTESSORI HARBOR MESA SCHOOL is best for families who value licensed child care center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
OROZCO, HEIDI
OROZCO, HEIDI is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
RAMIREZ DE HERNANDEZ,YADHIRA
RAMIREZ DE HERNANDEZ,YADHIRA is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
SUPER BEES ACADEMY
SUPER BEES ACADEMY is best for families who value licensed child care center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
AUGUSTINE, ISABEL
AUGUSTINE, ISABEL is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HOLLAND, JACQUELINE
HOLLAND, JACQUELINE is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
KADRIE, DEBORAH ANN
KADRIE, DEBORAH ANN is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
PRICE, PATRICIA & GAHM, GARY
PRICE, PATRICIA & GAHM, GARY is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
FISHER, IRMA
FISHER, IRMA is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
LIEBEL, CATHY
LIEBEL, CATHY is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
LIEBEL, CATHY
LIEBEL, CATHY is best for families who value licensed family child care home learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
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