Best Daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Rancho Sta Margarita's 15 daycares, 12 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%.
The local market includes 12 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Rancho Sta Margarita. 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.
15
Daycares
12
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Rancho Sta Margarita
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita: 4.2 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita: 4.2 (Sample of 15).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita
Appliedkids Infant and Toddler Center
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kindercare Learning Center
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Rsm Christian School
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Saddleback Valley Ymca-Las Flores
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Saddleback Ymca-Arroyo Vista Program Center
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cal Elite Kids-Preschool Academy
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Limai Montessori Academy
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Rancho Viejo School, The
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
St. John's Episcopal School Early Childhood Center
Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Rancho Sta Margarita?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Rancho Sta Margarita.
- What percentage of Rancho Sta Margarita daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Rancho Sta Margarita daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Rancho Sta Margarita?
- 12 center-based providers operate in Rancho Sta Margarita.
- 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