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FERNANDO, RASIKA & FERNANDO, THARINDU
Orange, 92865
Data based on 54 licensed providers sourced from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division and verified provider websites.
Orange childcare guide
Best daycare and preschools in Orange
Parents searching for daycare and preschool in Orange usually compare schedule flexibility, program philosophy, and tuition. This page combines 54 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
54 providers in Orange
Start with the most complete profiles, then narrow by tuition, program type, or schedule fit.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, INC.
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF ORANGE
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
HAPPY FACE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL INC.
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
SALEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
LA PURISIMA SCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
CHILDTIME
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY -OOCA AFTERSCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
OUSD-JORDAN PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
BILLIET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
BRIGHT BUBBLES ACADEMY
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
CALIFORNIA PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
HEWES
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA
Orange, 92868
Bright Headstart
OAKRIDGE PRIVATE SCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
OUSD-PALMYRA PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
HANDY PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
OUSD-CAMBRIDGE PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
GOLIPOURSAKEZABADI, ZOHREH
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
MOSAVAT, MONIR
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
ESPLANADE PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
ST. JOHN'S LAMB'S LOT PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
OUSD-CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CENTER
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHILD CARE CENTER
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
Orange, 92866
Bright Headstart
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CENTER
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
HOLTZ, CONNIE AND SARAH
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
CZAYKOWSKI, KATHERINE
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
COOK, JANAY
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
HERNANDEZ, ESPERANZA
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
ZENDEJAS ALVAREZ, ELIZABETH
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
BUMBLE BEE PRESCHOOL CENTER, INC.
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92868
Bright Headstart
TAFT PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
LA VETA PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
LAM, BECKY
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
MILLER, SUSAN & MILLER, ALAN
Orange, 92867
Bright Headstart
VARGAS TRUJILLO, ELIANA
Orange, 92868
Bright Headstart
OLIVE PRESCHOOL
Orange, 92865
Bright Headstart
SORUCO ROCA, CAMILA
Orange, 92869
Bright Headstart
SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE
Orange, 92865
Provider comparison
Compare daycare and preschool tuition in Orange
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 Orange
These notes highlight the practical details families usually compare before they book tours.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, INC.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, INC. is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.
CHILDTIME CHILDREN'S CENTER INC. is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDTIME
CHILDTIME is best for families who value licensed infant center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HAPPY FACE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL INC.
HAPPY FACE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL INC. is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL 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.
SALEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
SALEM 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.
ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY -OOCA AFTERSCHOOL
ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY -OOCA AFTERSCHOOL 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.
OUSD-JORDAN PRESCHOOL
OUSD-JORDAN 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.
BRIGHT BUBBLES ACADEMY
BRIGHT BUBBLES 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.
CALIFORNIA PRESCHOOL
CALIFORNIA 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.
HEWES
HEWES is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA
LITTLE SCHOLARS ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
OAKRIDGE PRIVATE SCHOOL
OAKRIDGE PRIVATE 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.
OUSD-PALMYRA PRESCHOOL
OUSD-PALMYRA 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.
ESPLANADE PRESCHOOL
ESPLANADE 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.
ST. JOHN'S LAMB'S LOT PRESCHOOL
ST. JOHN'S LAMB'S LOT 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.
BUMBLE BEE PRESCHOOL CENTER, INC.
BUMBLE BEE PRESCHOOL CENTER, INC. 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.
SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL
SYCAMORE 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.
TAFT PRESCHOOL
TAFT 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.
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF ORANGE
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF ORANGE 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.
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE PRESCHOOL
CHILDREN'S VILLAGE 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.
BILLIET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
BILLIET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CHILDREN'S HOUSE, THE
CHILDREN'S HOUSE, 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.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
LA PURISIMA SCHOOL
LA PURISIMA 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.
SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT 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.
HANDY PRESCHOOL
HANDY 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.
OUSD-CAMBRIDGE PRESCHOOL
OUSD-CAMBRIDGE 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.
OUSD-CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESCHOOL
OUSD-CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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.
CENTER
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.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHILD CARE CENTER
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHILD CARE 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.
CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.
CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC. is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL
HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL 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.
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND 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.
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S CENTER
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN 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.
ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CENTER
ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL 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.
ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
ST. PAUL'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 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.
COVENANT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
COVENANT 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.
LA VETA PRESCHOOL
LA VETA 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.
OLIVE PRESCHOOL
OLIVE 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.
FERNANDO, RASIKA & FERNANDO, THARINDU
FERNANDO, RASIKA & FERNANDO, THARINDU 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.
SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE
SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE 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.
GOLIPOURSAKEZABADI, ZOHREH
GOLIPOURSAKEZABADI, ZOHREH 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.
MOSAVAT, MONIR
MOSAVAT, MONIR 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.
HOLTZ, CONNIE AND SARAH
HOLTZ, CONNIE AND SARAH 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.
CZAYKOWSKI, KATHERINE
CZAYKOWSKI, KATHERINE 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.
COOK, JANAY
COOK, JANAY 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.
HERNANDEZ, ESPERANZA
HERNANDEZ, ESPERANZA 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.
ZENDEJAS ALVAREZ, ELIZABETH
ZENDEJAS ALVAREZ, ELIZABETH 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.
LAM, BECKY
LAM, BECKY 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.
MILLER, SUSAN & MILLER, ALAN
MILLER, SUSAN & MILLER, ALAN 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.
VARGAS TRUJILLO, ELIANA
VARGAS TRUJILLO, 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.
SORUCO ROCA, CAMILA
SORUCO ROCA, CAMILA 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 Orange 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.
Orange monthly tuition snapshot
Families here often see monthly tuition around $1,360 to $1,665, compared with a county-wide average of $1,381 to $1,713. Based on 54 licensed providers in Orange tracked via CDSS records.
Balanced city
Orange 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 Orange
These are some of the most common questions families ask when narrowing options in this city.
How much does preschool cost in Orange?
Families in Orange typically see preschool tuition around $1360 per month, based on 54 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 Orange?
Average infant daycare tuition in Orange is approximately $1665 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 Orange?
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 Orange?
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 Orange?
Waitlists in Orange 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 Orange?
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 Orange?
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 Orange families
Read these before you tour. They cover cost, licensing, and what to ask.
Best Preschools in Orange, CA (2026 Guide)
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Read the guide25 Questions to Ask Before You Enroll
Read the guidePreschool Costs in Orange County
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