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Best Daycares in Lake Forest, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Lake Forest's 30 daycares, 26 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%.

The local market includes 29 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lake Forest. 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.

30
Daycares
26
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lake Forest

10(33%)
16(53%)
4(13%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Forest: 4.2 (Sample of 30).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Forest: 4.2 (Sample of 30).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Forest

Abiding Savior Lutheran Church & School
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bella Montessori
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fulbright Montessori Academy
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Goddard School, The
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heritage Hill Kindercare
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heritage Montessori School
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Milestones Montessori of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Montessori Children's School House
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ymca-Oxford Lake Forest
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ace Montessori Preschool
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bella Montessori
Lake Forest, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Forest?
There are 30 licensed child care providers in Lake Forest.
What percentage of Lake Forest daycares have high quality ratings?
87% of Lake Forest daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Lake Forest?
29 center-based providers operate in Lake Forest.
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 30 Daycares in Lake Forest