Best Daycares in Anaheim, California

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
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GATES, EDITH

ANAHEIM, CA 92802

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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A

GALVAN-SANCHEZ, OMAR & PEREZ, MARIA

ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT HENRY

1123 W. ROMNEYA DR. K-1

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 24
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL

1557 WEST MABLE STREET

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 42
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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A

SALAZAR, SUSAN

ANAHEIM, CA 92804

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CASTILLO, GLORIA

ANAHEIM, CA 92801

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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NANAYAKKARA, PRABATH

ANAHEIM, CA 92801

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. VINTAGE CROSSINGS

704 EAST SOUTH STREET

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 24
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CONANT LEONOR & CARLOS

ANAHEIM, CA 92801

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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DR. PETER MARSHALL SCHOOL READINESS ROOM

2627 W. CRESCENT AVEN, ROOM 4

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 24
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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A

BRIGHT LEARNERS ACADEMY-CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3731 CERRITOS AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 48
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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SAAVEDRA, ERNESTINA

ANAHEIM, CA 92804

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
13
A

LOPEZ, CYNTHIA & IBARGUEN, MARIA

ANAHEIM, CA 92801

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
14
A

BILEY, SUGEITH

ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
15
A

CHAVEZ, PAOLA & JESUS & MAGANA, VERONICA

ANAHEIM, CA 92802

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Anaheim

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Anaheim. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

71%

A or B safety grades

114

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,705/mo

Infant center cost in ORANGE

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. VINTAGE CROSSINGS with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Anaheim include DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER.

The average provider in this market has 4.2 recorded violations, while 101 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

ORANGE accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Anaheim, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$1,705/mo

Preschool Center

$4/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

California regulation snapshot

Inspection frequency

At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.

Background checks

All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.

Parent rights

Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Anaheim

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Anaheim?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Anaheim. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Anaheim not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. GATES, EDITH currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website..