Best Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Costa Mesa's 50 daycares, 48 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%.
The local market includes 47 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Costa Mesa. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
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4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Costa Mesa
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Costa Mesa: 4.3 (Sample of 50).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Costa Mesa: 4.3 (Sample of 50).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Costa Mesa
Catalyst Kids-Woodland Primary
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids-Woodland Primary
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Central Orange Coast Ymca - Davis
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childs-Pace
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Coastal Children's Learning Center
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heritage Montessori School
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kiddie Academy of Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Matt Kline Early Head Start
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Matt Kline Headstart
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Nmusd College Park Preschool
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Nmusd Davis Preschool
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Nmusd Killybrooke Preschool
Costa Mesa, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Costa Mesa?
- There are 50 licensed child care providers in Costa Mesa.
- What percentage of Costa Mesa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of Costa Mesa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Costa Mesa?
- 47 center-based providers operate in Costa Mesa.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
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