Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Orange, CA has 51 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,619 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 19 accept infants. 24 (47%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Orange
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Village Preschool | 92869 | 95 | Preschool | 2026-09-21 |
| Bumble Bee Preschool Center, INC. | 92869 | 79 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2024-11-20 |
| Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and School | 92866 | 75 | Preschool | 2026-07-29 |
| Adventures in Learning | 92869 | 72 | Preschool | 2026-07-01 |
| Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, INC. | 92869 | 67 | Preschool | 2026-10-26 |
| Ivy Academy | 92866 | 64 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-12 |
| Bright Bubbles Academy | 92867 | 60 | Preschool | 2026-04-09 |
| Happy Face Childcare and Preschool INC. | 92867 | 57 | Preschool | 2026-08-13 |
| Hewes | 92869 | 51 | Preschool | 2026-08-17 |
| Center | 92869 | 50 | Preschool | 2026-08-25 |
| Early Childhood Montessori Preschool, INC. | 92865 | 40 | Preschool | 2026-03-11 |
| Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, INC. | 92869 | 38 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-02-03 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | 92866 | 60 | 8 |
| La Purisima School | 92869 | 15 | 6 |
| St. Norbert Catholic School Children's Center | 92865 | 60 | 6 |
| Orange County Classical Academy -Ooca Afterschool | 92869 | 120 | 6 |
| Holy Family Cathedral Preschool | 92866 | 28 | 4 |
| International School of Orange County | 92865 | 38 | 4 |
| Little Scholars Academy of California | 92868 | 16 | 4 |
| Our Saviour's Lutheran Children's Center | 92867 | 26 | 4 |
| Kiddie Academy of Orange | 92867 | 114 | 4 |
| Children's House, the | 92865 | 77 | 3 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Orange daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Shortlisting programs? A Kinfield report pulls one program's full record, recent visits, what parents say and the questions to ask on your tour, reviewed by a person. $12, or 3 for $25.
Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Orange, CA?
Kinfield lists 51 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Orange, CA, with 2,619 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Orange daycares take infants?
19 licensed programs in Orange, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Orange?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 10 programs in Orange.