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Recent preschool reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

5.0

I had my son in Creative Kids OC Family Day Care for two years and could not recommend it more highly. Terri is an absolutely amazing caregiver who treats every child like they're one of her own. My son loved going and loved her; I did too. This is a wonderful place where kids can feel safe and...

- LS

ABC Day Care

5.0

My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because we moved to Los Angeles, otherwise, I think we would have stayed with Marina until Calvin went to pre-school! Marina is a very caring person and...

- Natalie H

Parentz View Child Care

5.0

My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had nothing but good things to say about Nicole. While I was pregnant, I inquired about their services, and was told they had a 2 year waiting list....

- Heather H

Renascence School International

5.0

This school is phenomenal. My kids have been at this school since they first opened. I have a 10th grader and middle schooler. Besides the rigorous academics and languages, the teachers & staff are the reasons we stay. RSI is a very loving environment - full of wonderful families and good kids. RSI...

- Dina B

Wanda's Daycare

5.0

I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an additional caregiver in your daycare...

- Julia R

Preschools in Costa Mesa, CA

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

Creative Kids OC Family Day Care

306 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $65/day

4.4

(7)

Welcome to Creative Kids Family Daycare! My highest priority is for your child to be safe, healthy and happy and I have taken these steps to make that happen: My home is professionally child and baby proofed. I am certified by the Red Cross in Infant/Child First Aid, Safety, CPR and Preventative...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I had my son in Creative Kids OC Family Day Care for two years and could not recommend it more highly. Terri is an absolutely amazing caregiver who treats every child like they're one of her own. My son loved going and loved her; I did too. This is a wonderful...

LS


ABC Day Care

ABC Day Care

2040 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(2)

My name is Marina, I am a Licensed Child Care provider, located in Costa Mesa , My home is open to all ages from infant to school age ,the daycare can pick up Children from schools that are around Our house, which are Victoria elementary, Pomona Elementary School, Rea Elementary , Wilson Elementary,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My son Calvin started with Marina when he was 6 weeks old and had his last day on 9/29, at 8 months old. The only reason we left ABC Day Care is because we moved to Los Angeles, otherwise, I think we would have stayed with Marina until Calvin went to...

Natalie H


Parentz View Child Care

Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $240/wk

5.0

(13)

Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had nothing but good things to say about Nicole. While I was pregnant, I inquired about their services, and was told...

Heather H


Renascence School International

Renascence School International

2987 Mesa Verde E, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $224/wk

4.3

(4)

Renascence School International prepares students for the global environment through strong academics, creativity training, leadership opportunities, and proficiency in world languages.

Recent reviews:

5.0
This school is phenomenal. My kids have been at this school since they first opened. I have a 10th grader and middle schooler. Besides the rigorous academics and languages, the teachers & staff are the reasons we stay. RSI is a very loving environment - full of...

Dina B


Mundo de Juguete

Mundo de Juguete

3136 Trinity Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $300/wk

Offering care 24/7 Please call 714-791-1114

Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool

1701 Baker St Costa Mesa CA, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $224/wk

At Seaside Costa Mesa Preschool, we give students a safe and open environment for them to discover the world around them and prepare for the road ahead. Our inclusive community supports all children from playtime to the classroom.

Sunshine Cooperative Preschool

2131 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $205/mo

Sunshine Cooperative Preschool located at 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The...

Page Academy

Page Academy

657 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $1150/mo

Page Academy's Early Childhood Program begins and ends with a warm, caring, qualified staff in a safe and secure environment. We understand that this may be the first occurrence you and your child are experiencing away from the home environment and together we will share your child's milestones,...

Giant Step Learning Center

758 Saint Clair St, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $175/wk

Giant Step Learning Center is an early care and education facility in Costa Mesa, California that aims to help children achieve their fullest by providing them with an inclusive curriculum and plenty of hands-on learning experiences. The company handles children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old,...

OCC Children's Center

2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $46/day

OCC Children's Center Costa Mesa, CA provides a comprehensive Early Care and Education program serving the families of student-parents, faculty, staff, and most recently the community. The center strives to promote a balance between healthy family living and academic/career success. The center...

Lil' Lighthouse Preschool

301 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $595/mo

Located in Costa Mesa, California, Lil’ Lighthouse Preschool offers an enriching learning environment for children ages three through five years old. The school offers a stimulating program that supports growth in all areas of child development. Operating hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, weekdays.

Harbor Trinity Preschool

1230 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

YES, WE POTTY TRAIN! We are a Christian preschool and day care center for children ages 2-6 years of age. We place a high emphasis on character development and Kindergarten readiness by offering activities that stimulate and encourage the overall development of each student. Some of our...

Shekinah Christian Preschool

2987 Mesa Verde Dr. E, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $150/wk

The Shekinah Christian Preschool provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children in a warm Christian-centered environment. The center serves the community of Costa Mesa CA and provides a balanced learning program by integrating child-initiated and...

St. Joachim Church Day Care Center

1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $250/wk

St. Joachim Church Day Care Center in Costa Mesa, CA is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from Pre-K to Kindergarten. The center...

Montessori Harbor-Mesa School

1701 W Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA

Starting at $7000/day

Established in 1970, Montessori Harbor-Mesa School is a preschool facility located in Costa Mesa, California. It provides learning activities that aim to enhance sensorial, auditory, tactile chromatic, and visual senses. The School's preschool program includes Practical Life Exercises, Sensorial,...

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months, as well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the...

National Pediatric Support-Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment Center

2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $224/wk

National Pediatric Support for Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment Center located at 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early...

Nobis Preschool

190 E 15th St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $258/wk

Nobis Preschool in Costa Mesa, California, offers programs for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool. The school provides a safe, home-like learning environment where children can feel safe and comfortable. Nobis Preschool in Costa Mesa accepts children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Operating hours are 7:00...

Costa Mesa Head Start

661 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $258/wk

Costa Mesa Head Start features an enriching experience with the children's individual interests and needs in mind from Mondays to Fridays. They offer a secure environment where preschool children can grow and learn intellectually, morally, socially, physically, and emotionally. They teach using...

A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St., Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $258/wk

A Childs Place Learning Center located at 1941 Church Street, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The...

Christian Montessori Academy

3013 Deodar Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $224/wk

The Christian Montessori Academy located at 3013 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter...

Vineyard Christian School

102 East Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

The Vineyard Christian School provides quality care and enriching experiences for children in a warm, Christ centered environment. We provide care for Infant/Toddler ages 6 weeks-24 months. As well as a full preschool program starting with our 2 year old potty training program and classes all the...

Christian Montessori Academy

381 University Dr, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $263/wk

The Christian Montessori Academy in Costa Mesa, California provides quality education for children ages eighteen months to eight years old. It boasts of a spacious grounds and beautiful play grounds with complete amenities. The school utilizes the Montessori principle in guiding children and helping...

Coastal CLC

2245 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $258/wk

Coastal Children's Learning Center is a preschool in Costa Mesa, California. We provide child care for infants 8 weeks old to pre-k 5 year olds, and have day care hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate working parents. It is a learn through play, developmental center of 36 children and 8 staff...

Wanda's Daycare

Wanda's Daycare

270 JoAnn St, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $249/wk

We are a large, in-home, licensed, Christian-based daycare. We are currently accepting children aged 20 months to 5 years. We offer potty training, nutritious meals and snacks, a full pre-school curriculum, fun and games, reasonable rates and much more!

Recent review:

5.0
I am looking for the job, that is connected with child care and development. I am young, but have a great experience working with kids. I want to build career in child care, as I like to stay with kids the most in my life and can do it the best. If you need an...

Julia R


Back Bay Montessori

398 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

Costimate: $263/wk

Back Bay Montessori in Costa Mesa, CA is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from two to six years old.

LePort School

LePort School

16081 Waikiki Lane, Huntington Beach, CA

Starting at $8000/day

5.0

(2)

LePort Montessori Preschool and Private School in Huntington Beach offers more than daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are an authentic Montessori school that will equip your child with Knowledge for Life - the essential skills and knowledge he needs to thrive as a joyous child today...

Recent reviews:

5.0
LePort has been an amazing experience for our children and family. What attracted us to Montessori was an individualized approach, multi-age classrooms (18 mo -3 yrs) (3-6 yrs), etc , ability to learn at their own pace and the use of hands on materials. Children...

Gregory G


Claudia's Daycare And Preschool

Claudia's Daycare And Preschool

8691 Davmor Ave, Garden Grove, CA

Starting at $180/wk

5.0

(6)

Celebrating my 40th year in the child care industry. I have seen so many changes. The one thing that has always stayed the same is the children. Routine, Schedule, Education, Music, Movement ,Creative Play, Nutritious Meals and lots of love, has been the timeless key to my business success for all...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I have known Claudia since 1981 when my oldest daughter started there at age 2 . My other daughter started there at 6 weeks old and they were there from 1981-1991. They were always loved (and a little spoiled)! I knew they were well taken care of. Claudia is very...

Sue D


Bethany Christian Preschool

Bethany Christian Preschool

13431 Edwards Street, Westminster, CA

Costimate: $206/wk

5.0

(1)

Bethany Christian Preschool's purpose is to provide quality education of academics and the gospel, along with developmentally appropriate activities and classrooms. We believe that the well being of the child, and learning about Jesus are of the utmost importance. We believe that children learn...

Recent review:

5.0
Bethany Christian preschool is an amazing preschool! The teachers are so loving and caring. We appreciate how much the gospel is taught to our son and how many opportunities he has to learn, play and socialize with peers. Our son had grown and learned so much since...

Tanya


Orange Kids

Orange Kids

117 Treehouse, Irvine, CA

Costimate: $339/wk

5.0

(1)

We understand how difficult raising a child for full-time working parents may be, from nutrition to their behavior, exploring their hidden talents to teaching them arts & music, and all in a safe environment. Our Lovely trained Staff in Orange Kids Family Child Care are licensed child care and...

Recent review:

5.0
This is a great little daycare! I am really impressed with their staff. All three of them that I met are friendly, knowledgable and responsible with biggest hearts. The thing I am most impressed with, is their menu. These kids eat like kings! Everything is made...

Teresa N


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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Preschools in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.