Daycare center
Everbrook Academy of Rancho Santa Margarita
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (2 Type A)
Daycares and preschools in Rancho Sta Margarita, CA
15 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,100 a month · 4 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Saddleback Children's Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center Rancho Santa Margarita
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Cal Elite Kids-Preschool Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
Daycare center
Rancho Viejo School, the (29782 Avenida de Las Banderas)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file7 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Rancho Viejo School, the (29792 Avenida Banderas)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Rsm Christian School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
St. Junipero Serra Catholic Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Before and after school
YMCA Child Care Arroyo Vista
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Bright Bubbles Academy RSM | RSM Montessori Academy | Childcare and Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azpeitia, Yarely Family Day Care Home | 92688 | 304314273 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lopez, Maria Leny Family Day Care Home | 92688 | 304310195 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Meyer, Lynette Family Day Care Home | 92688 | 304204382 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Montes, Tania Family Day Care Home | 92688 | 304310140 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Vallejo, Jeimy Family Day Care Home | 92688 | 304314137 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Childcare in Rancho Sta Margarita: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Rancho Sta Margarita?
Rancho Sta Margarita has 15 licensed programs on the California register: 9 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 5 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
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 Rancho Sta Margarita 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 Rancho Sta Margarita?
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 Rancho Sta Margarita?
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.