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Best daycare and preschools in Dana Point

Parents searching for daycare and preschool in Dana Point usually compare schedule flexibility, program philosophy, and tuition. This page combines 9 local listings, average tuition benchmarks, and parent decision advice so families can move from research to shortlist faster.

  • Dana Point families often prioritize environment, caregiver continuity, and part-day flexibility.
  • Beach-adjacent communities can have limited inventory, so early touring matters.
  • Programs with outdoor routines and play-based learning often resonate with local parents.

Dana Point snapshot

Average infant tuition: $1880/month

Average preschool tuition: $1515/month

Neighborhoods: Lantern District, Capistrano Beach, Monarch Beach

ZIPs: 92629

Listings

9 providers in Dana Point

Each listing is structured for both parent readability and search engine extraction.

DANA POINT MONTESSORI listing artwork
DaycarePublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

DANA POINT MONTESSORI

DANA POINT MONTESSORI is a licensed daycare program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 43. 2 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range2 YEARS- 6 YEARS
TuitionCheck school directly
Hours7:30AM-5:30PM
ApproachLicensed child care center
DANA POINT MONTESSORI listing artwork
DaycarePublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

DANA POINT MONTESSORI

DANA POINT MONTESSORI is a licensed daycare program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 0 months- 24 months, 7:30am-5:30pm, and capacity 27. 2 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range0 MONTHS- 24 MONTHS
TuitionCheck school directly
Hours7:30AM-5:30PM
ApproachLicensed child care center
DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL listing artwork
PreschoolPublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 2 years- 6 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 34. 8 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range2 YEARS- 6 YEARS
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed preschool center
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER listing artwork
PreschoolPublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a licensed preschool program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 3 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 24. 5 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range3 YEARS- 5 YEARS
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed preschool center
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL listing artwork
PreschoolPublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 2 yrs- 6 yrs, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 54. 4 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range2 YRS- 6 YRS
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed preschool center
MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY listing artwork
PreschoolPublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY

MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY is a licensed preschool program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 2 mo- 5 mo, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 90. 3 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range2 MO- 5 MO
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed preschool center
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PRESCHOOL listing artwork
PreschoolPublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PRESCHOOL

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PRESCHOOL is a licensed preschool program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates 2.6 years- 5 years, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 66. 2 public licensing reports are linked.

Age range2.6 YEARS- 5 YEARS
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed preschool center
KEOUGH-SOMMA, GINA listing artwork
Home DaycarePublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92629

KEOUGH-SOMMA, GINA

KEOUGH-SOMMA, GINA is a licensed home daycare in Dana Point. Public licensing data shows capacity 14, infant-limit rules, and assistant-dependent ratio notes. 9 public licensing reports are linked.

Age rangeInfant to school-age
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed family child care home
NOBIS PRESCHOOL listing artwork
DaycarePublic listing
Bright Headstart

Dana Point, 92624

NOBIS PRESCHOOL

NOBIS PRESCHOOL is a licensed daycare program in Dana Point. Public licensing information indicates mixed ages, hours not listed publicly, and capacity 61. 0 public licensing reports are linked.

Age rangeMixed ages
TuitionCheck school directly
HoursHours not listed publicly
ApproachLicensed child care center

Comparisons

How families compare schools in Dana Point

Programmatic comparison copy helps every city page offer useful local nuance instead of repeating templates.

DANA POINT MONTESSORI

DANA POINT MONTESSORI 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.

DANA POINT MONTESSORI

DANA POINT MONTESSORI 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.

DANA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

DANA 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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD 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.

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH 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.

MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI ACADEMY

MONARCH BAY MONTESSORI 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.

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR PRESCHOOL

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR 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.

KEOUGH-SOMMA, GINA

KEOUGH-SOMMA, GINA 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.

NOBIS PRESCHOOL

NOBIS PRESCHOOL 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.

FAQ

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How much does preschool cost in Dana Point?

Families in Dana Point typically see preschool tuition around $1515 per month, with premium or specialized programs pricing higher.

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