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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
Fullerton, 92835
Data based on 51 licensed providers sourced from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division and verified provider websites.
Fullerton childcare guide
Best daycare and preschools in Fullerton
Parents searching for daycare and preschool in Fullerton usually compare schedule flexibility, program philosophy, and tuition. This page combines 51 local listings, average tuition benchmarks, and parent decision advice so families can move from research to shortlist faster.
Public licensing data, provider-owned sites, and local tuition context in one place.
Listings
51 providers in Fullerton
Start with the most complete profiles, then narrow by tuition, program type, or schedule fit.
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ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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FULLERTON CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
Fullerton, 92833
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IVYCREST MONTESSORI PRIVATE SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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MORRIS, MARIA
Fullerton, 92832
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FULLERTON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY SCH
Fullerton, 92832
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FULLERTON FREE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92835
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IREMNANT
Fullerton, 92833
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WILSHIRE AVENUE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92832
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PACIFIC DRIVE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92833
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COLOR OUR WORLD DAY CARE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Fullerton, 92833
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DISCOVERY GARDENS FULLERTON EEELC
Fullerton, 92833
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STEPPING STONES
Fullerton, 92835
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FULLERTON SCHOOL DIST. SUNSET LANE ELEM. SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92833
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FULLERTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92835
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DONG SHIN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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HERRERA CAMACHO, ELIANA
Fullerton, 92833
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VILLALOBOS-STANFILL, LILIA
Fullerton, 92833
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TOPAZ HEAD START
Fullerton, 92831
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ANDREWS HEAD START
Fullerton, 92831
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COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL-STATE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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HERMOSA DRIVE STATE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92835
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MAPLE SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92832
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PYLUSD-TOPAZ STATE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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WILSHIRE AVE. KIDZCARE
Fullerton, 92832
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Fullerton, 92832
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FULLERTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92832
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CSUF CHILDREN CENTER
Fullerton, 92834
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GIVINGTREE MONTESSORI
Fullerton, 92835
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RICHMAN SCHOOL - STATE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92832
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GUTIERREZ, SUSAN
Fullerton, 92832
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FAMILY HEART PRESCHOOL CENTER LTD.
Fullerton, 92833
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IREMNANT INFANT-TODDLER CENTER
Fullerton, 92833
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MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHILDREN'S CENTER
Fullerton, 92831
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ARBORLAND MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
Fullerton, 92833
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FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BEECHWOOD SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92833
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ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN PRE SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92831
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VALENCIA PARK STATE PRESCHOOL
Fullerton, 92833
Bright Headstart
FAHID, MARYAM
Fullerton, 92835
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MARTIR, CELIA
Fullerton, 92831
Bright Headstart
MENDIS, APPUWAHANDI
Fullerton, 92833
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MIN, JI
Fullerton, 92835
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FULLERTON HEAD START
Fullerton, 92834
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BUMBLE BEE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
Fullerton, 92833
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WOODCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fullerton, 92832
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LOPEZ, EILEEN
Fullerton, 92832
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SALCEDO, LORENA
Fullerton, 92832
Bright Headstart
KIDS ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER
Fullerton, 92833
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BAKIR, LATIFA
Fullerton, 92831
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SON, SEONGMI
Fullerton, 92833
Provider comparison
Compare daycare and preschool tuition in Fullerton
Side-by-side comparison of 10 providers sorted by monthly tuition, sourced from CDSS licensing data and verified provider websites.
Comparisons
How families compare schools in Fullerton
These notes highlight the practical details families usually compare before they book tours.
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
KINDERCARE 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.
COLOR OUR WORLD DAY CARE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
COLOR OUR WORLD DAY CARE EDUCATIONAL 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.
STEPPING STONES
STEPPING STONES is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
FULLERTON SCHOOL DIST. SUNSET LANE ELEM. SCHOOL
FULLERTON SCHOOL DIST. SUNSET LANE ELEM. 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.
TOPAZ HEAD START
TOPAZ HEAD START is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
ANDREWS HEAD START
ANDREWS HEAD START is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL-STATE PRESCHOOL
COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL-STATE 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.
HERMOSA DRIVE STATE PRESCHOOL
HERMOSA DRIVE STATE 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.
MAPLE SCHOOL
MAPLE 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.
PYLUSD-TOPAZ STATE PRESCHOOL
PYLUSD-TOPAZ STATE 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.
WILSHIRE AVE. KIDZCARE
WILSHIRE AVE. KIDZCARE 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.
FAMILY HEART PRESCHOOL CENTER LTD.
FAMILY HEART PRESCHOOL CENTER LTD. 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.
IREMNANT
IREMNANT is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
WILSHIRE AVENUE PRESCHOOL
WILSHIRE AVENUE 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.
FULLERTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
FULLERTON COMMUNITY NURSERY 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.
FULLERTON CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
FULLERTON CHILDREN'S 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.
ACACIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ACACIA 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.
DISCOVERY GARDENS FULLERTON EEELC
DISCOVERY GARDENS FULLERTON EEELC is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
DONG SHIN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
DONG SHIN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, outdoor play access, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
FULLERTON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY SCH
FULLERTON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY SCH is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
FULLERTON FREE PRESCHOOL
FULLERTON FREE 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.
IVYCREST MONTESSORI PRIVATE SCHOOL
IVYCREST MONTESSORI PRIVATE 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.
PACIFIC DRIVE ELEMENTRY SCHOOL
PACIFIC DRIVE ELEMENTRY 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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 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.
FULLERTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
FULLERTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST 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.
CSUF CHILDREN CENTER
CSUF CHILDREN 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.
GIVINGTREE MONTESSORI
GIVINGTREE 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.
RICHMAN SCHOOL - STATE PRESCHOOL
RICHMAN SCHOOL - STATE 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.
IREMNANT INFANT-TODDLER CENTER
IREMNANT INFANT-TODDLER 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.
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHILDREN'S CENTER
MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHILDREN'S 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.
ARBORLAND MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
ARBORLAND MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S 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.
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BEECHWOOD SCHOOL
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT BEECHWOOD 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.
ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ORANGETHORPE ELEMENTARY 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.
ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN PRE SCHOOL
ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN PRE 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.
VALENCIA PARK STATE PRESCHOOL
VALENCIA PARK STATE 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.
FULLERTON HEAD START
FULLERTON HEAD START is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
BUMBLE BEE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
BUMBLE BEE CHRISTIAN 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.
WOODCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WOODCREST ELEMENTARY 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.
KIDS ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER
KIDS ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER 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.
HERRERA CAMACHO, ELIANA
HERRERA CAMACHO, ELIANA 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.
MORRIS, MARIA
MORRIS, MARIA 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.
VILLALOBOS-STANFILL, LILIA
VILLALOBOS-STANFILL, LILIA 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.
GUTIERREZ, SUSAN
GUTIERREZ, SUSAN 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.
FAHID, MARYAM
FAHID, MARYAM 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.
MARTIR, CELIA
MARTIR, CELIA 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.
MENDIS, APPUWAHANDI
MENDIS, APPUWAHANDI 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.
MIN, JI
MIN, JI 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.
LOPEZ, EILEEN
LOPEZ, EILEEN 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.
SALCEDO, LORENA
SALCEDO, LORENA 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.
BAKIR, LATIFA
BAKIR, LATIFA 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.
SON, SEONGMI
SON, SEONGMI 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.
Budget context
How Fullerton compares on tuition
This helps families understand whether this city feels lower-cost, middle-of-the-pack, or more premium before they open lots of school profiles.
Fullerton monthly tuition snapshot
Families here often see monthly tuition around $1,365 to $1,670, compared with a county-wide average of $1,381 to $1,713. Based on 51 licensed providers in Fullerton tracked via CDSS records.
Balanced city
Fullerton currently reads as a balanced market based on the tuition ranges we can compare across Orange County.
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FAQ
Parent questions about childcare in Fullerton
These are some of the most common questions families ask when narrowing options in this city.
How much does preschool cost in Fullerton?
Families in Fullerton typically see preschool tuition around $1365 per month, based on 51 licensed providers tracked by Bright Headstart. Premium or specialized programs such as Montessori and language immersion may run higher.
How much does infant daycare cost in Fullerton?
Average infant daycare tuition in Fullerton is approximately $1670 per month. Infant care is generally 15-25% more expensive than preschool-age care due to lower required caregiver-to-child ratios.
What should parents compare when choosing daycare in Fullerton?
Focus on five factors: caregiver-to-child ratios, licensing inspection history (available on CDSS), tuition transparency, schedule flexibility including drop-off and pickup windows, and teaching philosophy such as play-based, Montessori, or academic.
What age do children start preschool in Fullerton?
Most preschool programs in Orange County accept children starting at age 2.5 to 3 years old. Some programs offer toddler rooms starting at 18 months. Infant daycare programs typically begin at 6 weeks to 6 months depending on the facility license.
How long are daycare waitlists in Fullerton?
Waitlists in Fullerton vary by program popularity and time of year. Popular Montessori and language-immersion programs may have waitlists of 3-6 months. Starting your search 4-6 months before your desired enrollment date is recommended.
Are there subsidized childcare options in Fullerton?
Yes. Orange County families may qualify for subsidized care through California's Alternative Payment Program, Head Start, or state-funded preschool (CSPP). Eligibility is based on household income and family size. Contact the Orange County Child Care Coordination office at 714-543-2273 for details.
What is the difference between daycare and preschool in Fullerton?
Daycare typically refers to full-day care programs (often 7 AM to 6 PM) focused on supervision and development for infants through school age. Preschool programs emphasize structured early education curricula for children ages 2.5 to 5, and may operate on part-day or full-day schedules.
Parent guides
Guides for Fullerton families
Read these before you tour. They cover cost, licensing, and what to ask.
Best Preschools in Fullerton, CA (2026 Guide)
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