Morningside Children's Center and Preschool
Daycare center in Fullerton, CA. 1201 E. Dorothy Lane, Fullerton, CA 92831
About the program
Morningside Children's Center and Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Fullerton, California, on the state register since 1986. It is licensed for 112 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Morningside Children's Center is a licensed play-based preschool and childcare center in Fullerton serving children ages two through twelve.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
Regulations cited
1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101238(a) · 101516.2(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I cannot say enough good things about Morningside. We have been here two years with two of our kiddos and they are the happiest they have ever been. There is so much stability on the staff, much more so than the turnover we’ve experienced at other places. The entire team treats the children as if they are their own. The facility is not the most modern you can find but it’s taught me that kids don’t need the newest…
Emily Stout · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agohorrible, and almost demonic atmosphere especially coming from a christian church, was not christian at all, aweful director who works there, aweful smug attitude, children are not safe from each other, my child had too many accidents, scratches from other children, cuts, bangs, slips, scuffs, really unsafe, and an aweful, evil and mean church pastor who i spoke with also, cannot emphasis enough how evil and mean…
Patriotic American · 1/5 on Google · 11 years agoOur son has attended the center since he was 2-and we couldn’t be happier! The staff at all levels is amazing. I can’t imagine trusting anyone else to take such good care of our kiddo!
Sara Prichard · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe love morningside , teachers are amazing and kind and summers are filled with exciting fun and adventures!
Brandi Adams · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1201 E. Dorothy Lane, Fullerton, CA 92831
Questions about Morningside Children's Center and Preschool
Is Morningside Children's Center and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Morningside Children's Center and Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 300606104, 300606946), with a licensed capacity of 112 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Morningside Children's Center and Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 5 citations for Morningside Children's Center and Preschool, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Morningside Children's Center and Preschool take?
Morningside Children's Center and Preschool is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.
How much does Morningside Children's Center and Preschool cost?
Morningside Children's Center and Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $1,045 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
