Best Daycares in Orange, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Orange based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Orange

  1. #1 — Early Childhood Montessori Preschool Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Childrens House Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Miller's Preschool and Child Care Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Montclair Child Development Center, Orange, NJ 07052 Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School Score: 69%

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

  6. #6 — St. Paul's Preschool Score: 51%

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

  7. #7 — Childtime Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 Orange?
Early Childhood Montessori Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Orange 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 Orange?
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 Orange?
Childcare costs in Orange 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.