Best Daycares in Santa Ana, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Santa Ana based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Santa Ana

  1. #1 — Kidspia Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — SAUSD - Early Childhood Education Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Sunflower Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Storybook Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Love 2 Learn Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — The Big Backyard Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Plumfield Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — South Coast Metro Children's Village Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Children's Village Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Santa Clara Nursery School Score: 11/100

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

  12. #12 — Mexican American Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  13. #13 — Santa Ana , Unified School District, Head Start State Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Ricca Children's Learning Center Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Santa Ana?
Kidspia Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Santa Ana?
Childcare costs in Santa Ana 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.