Best Daycares in Garden Grove, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 24 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: 86%

    Saint Columban Catholic School is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.saintcolumbanschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — SIGN Preschool Score: 86%

    SIGN Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.signpreschool.org/.

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

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

    Rainbow Kids Academy is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://rainbowkidsacademy.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Garden Grove First Pre-School & Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Garden Grove First Pre-School & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://1stpreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 86%

    Sunflower Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sunflower-preschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Sunrise Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Sunrise Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://Orangewoodacademy.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Montessori Greenhouse School Score: 86%

    Montessori Greenhouse School is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://mgh.preceschools.com/.

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

  8. #8 — OC Kids Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 86%

    OC Kids Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ockidspreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — O.C. Kids Preschool Score: 86%

    O.C. Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://ockidspreschool.com/.

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

  10. #10 — DL Wood Head Start Score: 84%

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

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

  11. #11 — Children Of Light Preschool Score: 80%

    Children Of Light Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://colschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Shalom Preschool and After School Score: 80%

    Shalom Preschool and After School is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.shalompreschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Garden Grove Montessori Academy Score: 80%

    Garden Grove Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.ggmontessori.com.

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

  14. #14 — Our Redeemer Preschool Score: 77%

    Our Redeemer Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.ourredeemerpreschool.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Skylark Preschool Score: 74%

    Skylark Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://skylark.ggusd.us/.

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

  16. #16 — Cherry Blossom Academy Score: 69%

    Cherry Blossom Academy is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.cherryblossomacademy.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Look Who's Learning Preschool Score: 69%

    Look Who's Learning Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lookwhoslearning.com/.

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

  18. #18 — 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 →

  19. #19 — Clinton Corner Family Campus Score: 63%

    Clinton Corner Family Campus is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, education, school. Website: https://ccfc.ggusd.us/.

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

  20. #20 — H&H Preschool Score: 57%

    H&H Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.instagram.com/hhpre_afterschool/.

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

  21. #21 — Monica's Merryplayground Daycare & Preschool Score: 49%

    Monica's Merryplayground Daycare & Preschool is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool.

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

  22. #22 — Kids Playhouse Preschool & Childcare Score: 37%

    Kids Playhouse Preschool & Childcare is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  23. #23 — Baby Steps Family Day Care Score: 37%

    Baby Steps Family Day Care is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

  24. #24 — Nha Trang Pre School Score: 37%

    Nha Trang Pre School is a childcare center in Garden Grove, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    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.