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Best Daycares in Dana Point, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Dana Point's 7 daycares, 7 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 7 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dana Point. 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.

7
Daycares
7
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Dana Point

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dana Point: 4.6 (Sample of 7).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dana Point: 5.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dana Point: 4.4 (Sample of 7).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Dana Point

Dana Point Montessori
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dana Point Montessori
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Childhood Center
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St. Edward the Confessor Preschool
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Dana Montessori School
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Preschool
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Dana Point, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Dana Point?
There are 7 licensed child care providers in Dana Point.
What percentage of Dana Point daycares have high quality ratings?
100% of Dana Point daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Dana Point?
7 center-based providers operate in Dana Point.
How do Dana Point daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Dana Point daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
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

All 7 Daycares in Dana Point