Montessori
Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in Costa Mesa, CA
47 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,100 a month · 20 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Int'L Christian Montessori Academy of Costa Mesa
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6 (3 Type A)
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Int'L Christian Montessori Academy of Newport
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
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Nmusd Davis Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Nmusd Killybrooke Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Nmusd Paularino Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Nmusd Pomona Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Nmusd Sonora Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Nmusd Whittier Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Nmusd Wilson Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
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Orange Coast College Early Childhood Lab School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Page Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,577 / mo
Citations on file2
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St. Joachim School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file10 (1 Type A)
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Susan Phillips Day School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Waldorf School Orange County
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5
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Licensed home daycares in Costa Mesa
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine, Isabel Family Day Care Home | 92626 | 304314114 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Fisher, Irma Family Day Care Home | 92626 | 304205951 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Holland, Jacqueline Family Day Care Home | 92627 | 304314382 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Liebel, Cathy Family Day Care Home | 92626 | 304314757 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Orozco, Heidi Family Day Care Home | 92627 | 304310966 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Price, Patricia & Gahm, Gary Family Day Care Home | 92627 | 304313870 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Ramirez de Hernandez,yadhira Family Day Care Home | 92626 | 304310373 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 12 (6 Type A) |
Childcare in Costa Mesa: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa has 47 licensed programs on the California register: 37 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 home daycares and 2 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Costa Mesa daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 753 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 287 centers have none. 176 have at least one rated Type A by the state. California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What does daycare cost in Costa Mesa?
23 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,100 a month, and $1,850 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Costa Mesa?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.