Daycares in Laguna Niguel, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 of 40 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
30 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 10, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Laguna Niguel currently has 40 tracked providers. 28 have inspection history, 30 appear active, and 57% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is February 10, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
DRAPER, MARISA
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
SOUTH COAST YMCA-HIDDEN HILLS
25142 HIDDEN HILLS ROAD
KENSINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
29702 KENSINGTON DRIVE
MISSION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
24360 YOSEMITE ROAD
SOUTH COAST YMCA-MOULTON
29851 HIGHLAND AVE
ST. ANNE EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
32451 BEAR BRAND ROAD
LAGUNA NIGUEL ELEMENTRY-SOUTH COAST YMCA
27922 NIGUEL HEIGHTS BLVD.
SOUTH COAST YMCA-MALCOM CENTER
32261 CHARLES AVENUE
STRATFORD SCHOOL
29028 ALOMA AVENUE
SOUTH COAST YMCA-GEORGE WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
25422 CHAPPAROSA PARK DR.
MARINA VIEW PRESCHOOL
25301 SWEET MEADOW DRIVE
PACIFIC PRESCHOOL
31341 NIGUEL ROAD, SUITE H
MOKHATAB-RAFIEE, FARIMAH
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
YAHYAEI, MOJGAN
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
SOUTH COAST YMCA-MARION BERGESON ELEMENTARY
25302 RANCHO NIGUEL
MAROOF, MARIAM
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
HABIBI, MAHSHID
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
HIDDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY
25142 HIDDEN HILLS ROAD
COMMUNITY CARE CLUB @ COMMUNITY ROOTS ACADEMY
29292 CROWN VALLEY PKWY
DAVIS-HENDERSON, ANNASTASIA
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Home Daycares in Laguna Niguel
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What the daycare market looks like in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel currently has 40 daycares in our directory. 57% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
57%
A or B safety grades
31
Center-based providers
1
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,705/mo
Infant center cost in ORANGE
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is SOUTH COAST YMCA-MARION BERGESON ELEMENTARY with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Laguna Niguel include DAY CARE CENTER, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME.
The average provider in this market has 4.5 recorded violations, while 27 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 Laguna Niguel, 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
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Laguna Niguel
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Laguna Niguel?
We rank providers in Laguna Niguel using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Laguna Niguel?
23 of the 40 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel currently shows 9 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. California rules still apply: 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.