Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Mission Viejo, CA

Our top licensed picks in Mission Viejo — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 15 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 15 licensed centers in Mission Viejo, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Little Hearts Bakersfield #75

Mission Viejo, CA · 92691

Before & After School Care Capacity 114 3 years - 5 years
2

San Diego Children's Place #653

Mission Viejo, CA · 92675

Before & After School Care Capacity 102 3 years - 5 years
3

Bakersfield Playhouse Academy #69

Mission Viejo, CA · 92675

Montessori Capacity 101 6 weeks - 12 years
4

Los Angeles Learning Tree #952

Mission Viejo, CA · 92692

Montessori Capacity 81 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Nurturing Hearts Santa Ana #460

Mission Viejo, CA · 92675

Head Start Capacity 78 2 years - 12 years
6

San Diego Stepping Stones #659

Mission Viejo, CA · 92691

Preschool Capacity 60 2 years - 5 years
7

Fresno Kids First Academy #361

Mission Viejo, CA · 92675

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 54 6 weeks - 5 years
8

First Steps Los Angeles #945

Mission Viejo, CA · 92675

Child Care Center Capacity 43 0 months - 12 months
9

Santa Ana Playhouse Academy #467

Mission Viejo, CA · 92692

Preschool Capacity 42 2 years - 5 years
10

Fresno Children's Place #368

Mission Viejo, CA · 92692

Family Daycare Capacity 36 0 months - 5 years

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