Best Daycares in San Clemente, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of San Clemente's 24 daycares, 23 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.5 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 18 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in San Clemente. 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.
Rating Distribution in San Clemente
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in San Clemente: 4.5 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in San Clemente: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in San Clemente: 4.5 (Sample of 24).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in San Clemente?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in San Clemente.
- What percentage of San Clemente daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of San Clemente daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in San Clemente?
- 18 center-based providers operate in San Clemente.
- How do San Clemente daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- San Clemente 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