Best Daycares in Anaheim, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 25 daycares and childcare centers in Anaheim based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Anaheim

  1. #1 — Little Minds Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lmpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Magical Star Montessori-Preschool Score: 86%

    Magical Star Montessori-Preschool is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://magicalstarmontessori-preschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Anaheim Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Anaheim Kids Academy is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.anaheimkidsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Wonderland Montessori & Preschool of Anaheim Score: 86%

    Wonderland Montessori & Preschool of Anaheim is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.wonderlandmontessori.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Shining Star Montessori Preschool Score: 86%

    Shining Star Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.shiningstarmontessori-preschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Lamb of God Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Lamb of God Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lambofgodanaheim.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Walter Head Start Score: 84%

    Walter Head Start is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://ochsinc.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Clemens Home Preschool and Childcare Score: 71%

    Clemens Home Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.clemenspreschoolinfantcare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 71%

    Montessori Learning Center is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.anaheimmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Lark's Preschool and Childcare Score: 71%

    Lark's Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.larkschildcarecenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Montessori Child Care Center Score: 71%

    Montessori Child Care Center is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://montessorichildcarecenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Apple Tree Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 69%

    Apple Tree Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.appletreeanaheim.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Academicia Montessori Childcare Score: 69%

    Academicia Montessori Childcare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://www.academiciamontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Happy Hearts Preschool and Childcare Score: 69%

    Happy Hearts Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.happyhearts1.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Apple Tree Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Apple Tree Learning Academy is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.appletreela.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Childtime of Anaheim Score: 69%

    Childtime of Anaheim is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childtime.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Franklin Head Start Score: 66%

    Franklin Head Start is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://ochsinc.org/global_header.php.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — South Street KinderCare Score: 66%

    South Street KinderCare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/300218/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_300218.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Anaheim KinderCare Score: 66%

    Anaheim KinderCare is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/anaheim/ca/300218?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matc…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Anaheim Montessori Academy Score: 60%

    Anaheim Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.anaheimmontessoripreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Childtime Score: 57%

    Childtime is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childtime.com/your-local-school/anaheim-ca-0209/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Baden Powell Head Start Score: 57%

    Baden Powell Head Start is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Little Blessings Preschool Academy Score: 49%

    Little Blessings Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Ronda Rae Pre School Score: 37%

    Ronda Rae Pre School is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, performing arts.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Performing arts. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Rainbow Day Academy Score: 37%

    Rainbow Day Academy is a childcare center in Anaheim, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Anaheim?
Little Minds Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Anaheim based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Anaheim?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Anaheim?
Childcare costs in Anaheim vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.