Best Daycares in Garden Grove, CA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Garden Grove

  1. #1 — Saint Columban Catholic School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — SIGN Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Rainbow Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Garden Grove First Pre-School & Kindergarten Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Sunrise Christian Preschool Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Montessori Greenhouse School Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — OC Kids Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — O.C. Kids Preschool Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — DL Wood Head Start Score: 76%

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

  11. #11 — Shalom Preschool and After School Score: 71%

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

  12. #12 — Children Of Light Preschool Score: 71%

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

  13. #13 — Garden Grove Montessori Academy Score: 71%

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

  14. #14 — Our Redeemer Preschool Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Skylark Preschool Score: 66%

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

  16. #16 — Skylark Preschool Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/195017631. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Cherry Blossom Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Look Who's Learning Preschool Score: 60%

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

  19. #19 — Clinton Corner Family Campus Score: 54%

    Programs: Preschool, Education, School. View full profile →

  20. #20 — H&H Preschool Score: 49%

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

  21. #21 — Monica's Merryplayground Daycare & Preschool Score: 40%

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

  22. #22 — Nha Trang Pre School Score: 29%

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

  23. #23 — Kids Playhouse Preschool & Childcare Score: 29%

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

  24. #24 — Baby Steps Family Day Care Score: 29%

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

  25. #25 — Ocs Montessori Score: 14%

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Garden Grove?
Saint Columban Catholic School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove?
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 Garden Grove?
Childcare costs in Garden Grove 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.