RASTA, MAHJAN
San Clemente, 92673
Data based on 27 licensed providers sourced from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division and verified provider websites.
San Clemente childcare guide
Parents searching for daycare and preschool in San Clemente usually compare schedule flexibility, program philosophy, and tuition. This page combines 27 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
Start with the most complete profiles, then narrow by tuition, program type, or schedule fit.
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Provider comparison
Side-by-side comparison of 10 providers sorted by monthly tuition, sourced from CDSS licensing data and verified provider websites.
Comparisons
These notes highlight the practical details families usually compare before they book tours.
GODDARD SCHOOL, 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.
LA CRISTIANITA 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.
CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-LOBO 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.
VISTA DEL MAR-YMCA 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.
OUR SAVIOR'S 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.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN CLEMENTE 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.
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-CLARENCE LOBO is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
CAPSTONE MONTESSORI 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.
BRIGHT HORIZONS SAN CLEMENTE is best for families who value licensed preschool center learning, structured indoor programming, and publicly posted pricing details to verify directly with the school.
GRATITUDE GARDEN 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.
CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-CONCORDIA 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.
CAPISTRANO USD/LAS PALMAS 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.
LA CRISTIANITA 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.
LAS OLAS 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.
PACIFIC COAST 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.
SERRA PARENT PARTICIPATION 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.
CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-BENEDICT 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.
SAN CLEMENTE PRESCHOOL, 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.
CAPISTRANO BEACH CITIES YMCA-LAS PALMAS 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.
YMCA-MARBLEHEAD CHILDCARE CENTER 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.
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL AND INFANT 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.
GOMEZ-ZUNIGA, INES 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.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH EARLY DEVELOPMENT 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.
RASTA, MAHJAN 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.
BOOTH, CHRIS 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.
PIRASTEHFAR, AREZOO 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.
MELANDER, CRYSTAL 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
This helps families understand whether this city feels lower-cost, middle-of-the-pack, or more premium before they open lots of school profiles.
Families here often see monthly tuition around $1,515 to $1,865, compared with a county-wide average of $1,381 to $1,713. Based on 27 licensed providers in San Clemente tracked via CDSS records.
San Clemente currently reads as a premium market based on the tuition ranges we can compare across Orange County.
Compare Orange County tuitionFamilies often also compare Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Santa Ana when they want to widen the search.
FAQ
These are some of the most common questions families ask when narrowing options in this city.
Families in San Clemente typically see preschool tuition around $1515 per month, based on 27 licensed providers tracked by Bright Headstart. Premium or specialized programs such as Montessori and language immersion may run higher.
Average infant daycare tuition in San Clemente is approximately $1865 per month. Infant care is generally 15-25% more expensive than preschool-age care due to lower required caregiver-to-child ratios.
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.
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.
Waitlists in San Clemente 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.
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.
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.
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