Best Daycares in Fullerton, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Fullerton based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Fullerton

  1. #1 — Fullerton Community Nursery School Score: 86%

    Fullerton Community Nursery School is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fcns.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Family Heart Preschool Center Score: 80%

    Family Heart Preschool Center is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://FHPCfullerton.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Fullerton College Lab School Score: 76%

    Fullerton College Lab School is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://childdev.fullcoll.edu/lab-school/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool Score: 71%

    Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.emmanuelpreschooloc.com.

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

  5. #5 — Fullerton Children's Academy Score: 69%

    Fullerton Children's Academy is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://fullertonchildrensacademy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Orangethorpe United Methodist Preschool Score: 69%

    Orangethorpe United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.92833.org.

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

  7. #7 — Discovery Gardens Fullerton Score: 69%

    Discovery Gardens Fullerton is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.discoverygardensfullerton.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Stepping Stones Children's Center Score: 69%

    Stepping Stones Children's Center is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.steppingstonesacademy.com/preschool/landing-home.

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

  9. #9 — Morningside Children's Center and Preschool Score: 69%

    Morningside Children's Center and Preschool is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.morningsidechildrenscenter.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Fullerton Head Start Score: 57%

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

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

  11. #11 — iRemnant Score: 57%

    iRemnant is a childcare center in Fullerton, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.iremnantpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Fullerton?
Fullerton Community Nursery School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Fullerton 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 Fullerton?
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 Fullerton?
Childcare costs in Fullerton 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.