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Daycare in Lake Forest, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Lake Forest, Orange County, from the state licensing records.

25 centers27 family homes8 infant centers1 school-age2,264 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in Lake Forest

25 centers.

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Abiding Savior Lutheran Church & School

23262 El Toro Road, 92630 · (949) 837-4292

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 20, 20262 citationsState record
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Bella Montessori

20602 Prism Place, 92630 · (949) 900-2420

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 28, 20263 citationsState record
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Bella Montessori

20602 Prism Place, 92630 · (949) 900-2420

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 5, 20260 citationsState record
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Children's Courtyard, The

21772 Lake Forest Drive, 92630 · (949) 859-0805

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 10, 20266 citationsState record
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Children's Courtyard, The

21772 Lake Forest Drive, 90630 · (949) 859-0805

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jul 29, 20265 citationsState record
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Fulbright Montessori Academy

20411 James Bay Circle, 92630 · (949) 583-9292

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 12, 20250 citationsState record
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Goddard School, The

20455 Alton Parkway, 92630 · (949) 393-1220

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 15, 20260 citationsState record
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Goddard School, The

20455 Alton Parkway, 92630 · (949) 393-1220

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 20, 20260 citationsState record
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Heritage Hill Kindercare

21791 Lake Forest Dr, 92630 · (949) 344-6951

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 5, 20267 citationsState record
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Heritage Montessori School

29000 Portola Parkway, 92630 · (949) 305-0086

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 15, 20250 citationsState record
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Lake Forest Montessori School

25435 Trabuco Road, 92630 · (949) 951-2862

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 9, 20263 citationsState record
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Lake Forest Montessori School

25435 Trabuco Road, 92630 · (949) 951-2862

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Apr 9, 20267 citationsState record
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Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc.

23184 El Toro Frontage Road, 92630 · (949) 588-7000

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 23, 202611 citationsState record
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Milestones Academy Childcare Center, Inc.

23184 B El Toro Frontage Road, 92630 · (949) 588-7000

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 23, 20263 citationsState record
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Milestones Montessori Of Lake Forest

23222 Lake Center Drive, 92630 · (949) 830-9999

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 19, 20261 citationState record
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Milestones Montessori Of Lake Forest

23222 Lake Center Drive, 92630 · (949) 830-9999

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 19, 20260 citationsState record
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Montessori Children's School House

24601 Raymond Way, 92630 · (949) 380-0252

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 14, 20260 citationsState record
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Montessori Children's School House

24601 Raymond Way Ste 8, 92630 · (949) 380-0252

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 14, 20261 citationState record
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Montessori On The Lake

24291 Muirlands, Suites 1 & 2, 92630 · (949) 855-5630

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 29, 20268 citationsState record
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Montessori On The Lake Infant Center

24291 Muirlands, Suite 4, 92630 · (949) 855-5630

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Dec 16, 20253 citationsState record
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Montessori On The Lake Too

23311 Muirlands, 92630 · (949) 855-5630

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 16, 20255 citationsState record
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New Thought Montessori

20651 Lake Forest Drive A101, 92630 · (949) 900-6688

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 17, 20269 citationsState record
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Red Apple Preschool, The

23532 El Toro Rd. Suite #1, 92630 · (949) 460-9221

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 2, 20264 citationsState record
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Scholarshine Montessori

24442 Muirlands Blvd, 92630 · (949) 413-8356

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 30, 20260 citationsState record
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Ymca-oxford Lake Forest

22882 Loumont Drive, 92630 · (949) 249-6207

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Sep 12, 20250 citationsState record

Questions about daycare in Lake Forest

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Forest?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 25 licensed centers (8 infant centers and 1 school-age centers among them) and 27 family child care homes in Lake Forest, with 2,264 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in Lake Forest?

8 licensed infant centers in Lake Forest appear in the data. Many of the 27 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a Lake Forest daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in Lake Forest?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Orange County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.