Best Toddler Daycares in Costa Mesa, CA
We are Orange County's first Montessori school, serving children ages 2-10 years old. At Heritage Montessori Newport Beach Costa Mesa, we want our students to grow into independent problem solvers and...
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Play-based program for infants through preschoolers. Children are offered choices of activities and teachers develop curriculum based on children's interests and abilities. Early literacy and phonics,...
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Play-based pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten program following Waldorf educational philosophies. Curriculum is language and movement-based to encourage children to be creative. Activities include...
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Christian-based program for preschoolers and transitional Kindergarten students. Daily curriculum includes Bible songs and stories, cooking, reading and math readiness, arts and dramatic play, and...
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
Toddlers
The Infant/Toddler program is built on strong partnerships with families to provide individualized, nurturing care that supports each child’s unique temperament, developmental pace, and interests. We implement the research-based Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC), ensuring high-quality care through primary teachers, small group sizes, and continuity of care until age three. By fostering cultural continuity and including children with varying needs, our program creates a secure, supportive environment where infants and toddlers thrive. Each child is paired with a primary teacher who tailors care routines—such as feeding, napping, and toileting—to their individual rhythms, ensuring seamless transitions between home and school. Our thoughtfully designed learning environments encourage active exploration, relationship-building, and early problem-solving. With small muscle activity areas, sensory exploration zones, and indoor/outdoor motor play spaces, children engage with age-appropriate materials like textured balls, water play, and climbers. Creative expression is fostered through music, painting, and pretend play, allowing young learners to develop confidence and curiosity. Our dedicated teachers provide a warm, enriching setting where infants and toddlers grow through meaningful interactions and hands-on experiences.
Preschool
The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.
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Developmental, play-based early learning program. School philosophy is that learning takes place through play and child-centered activities. Program follows the High Scope curriculum which prepares...
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Play-based program for toddlers and preschoolers. Children are exposed to various learning philosophies, as the program is part of the college's Early Childhood Education program. Daily activities...
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Catholic Pre-Kindergarten program. The goal is to teach students to become active Catholics, create a love of learning, become effective communicators, become good global citizens, and practice...
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Christian, play-based program. School philosophy is that the teacher's purpose is to nurture and encourage children academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Curriculum is activity-based and...
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Christian-based, academic preschool program. Curriculum is extensive, including Bible, Political Science, phonics and vocabulary, music appreciation, creative arts, and many more subjects. Teachers...
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Private, play-based program serving infants through Junior Kindergartners. School philosophy allows children to develop at their own pace. Socialization, Zoo phonics, learning centers, and pre-writing...
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Kiddie Academy of Costa Mesa offers educational childcare programs for children from infants to preschool age. The center focuses on the Life Essentials curriculum, which prepares children for life by...
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Early Preschool - Exploring My World
The Exploring My World program nurtures your child's growing individuality through days filled with interactive learning and group activities. Kiddie Academy provides a safe, supportive environment for your 2-year-old to explore, experiment, imagine, and interact with their peers and educators.
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Home-based daycare provider serving children of all ages in the Costa Mesa area. Activities are geared towards preparing children for school, both socially and academically. Children also have...
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Costa Mesa area. Activities are geared towards preparing children for school, both socially and academically. Children also have...
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Preschool facility offering an environment and curriculum that encourages children to be active participants in their learning. Program goals are centered around allowing children to experience...
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Montessori program for active learning. Program strives to inspire children to be who they are meant to be, instill tolerance, present moral teachings in a non-denominational manner, and create a...
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I run a play based program with a scheduled routine. My entire first floor is set up for daycare with all of the amenities of a preschool inside of a cozy home, I have outdoor play spaces including...
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Play-based preschool that believes in hands-on learning. Curriculum includes activities in language arts, social science, writing, mathematics, health, and social development. Program strives to...
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Program provides comprehensive child development curriculum. Focus is placed on education, health, nutrition, social and emotional advancement. Philosophy of program concentrates on greater degree of...
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Montessori program that encourages children to explore their environment. School philosophy believes children should guide themselves through the curriculum that most interests them, with the support...
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Developmental-based program for infants through preschoolers. Center was designed based on the philosophy that children thrive in home-like environments. Play is incorporated into the curriculum,...
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Montessori program for active learning. Program strives to inspire children to be who they are meant to be, instill tolerance, present moral teachings in a non-denominational manner, and create a...
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Play-based program for infants through pre-Kindergarten. Children are encouraged to explore nature, create art projects, work on motor development, and experiment with both science and cooking. The...
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Play-based program serving infants to preschoolers. The goal of the program is to give children a safe, secure environment where they can learn. Social services, including medical, dental, and...
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Michelle Faulstick is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Nicole Zaan is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Deborah Ann Kadrie is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in College Park in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Irma Fisher is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Halecrest in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Newport Mesa Unified School District / Wilson Street is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 801 W Wilson St in Westside Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this...
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Mary Chang is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2525 Fairview Rd in College Park in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Page Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 657 Victoria St in Westside Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Yadhira Ramirez De Hernandez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Isabel Augustine is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in College Park in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Patricia Price & Gary Gahm is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in East Side Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mary Brassea is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Isabel Gomez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Mesa Del Mar in Costa Mesa, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About Costa Mesa Toddler Daycares
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How many Costa Mesa daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 10 daycare programs in Costa Mesa accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 12 daycare programs in Costa Mesa accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in Costa Mesa?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $308. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in Costa Mesa?
- Out of 37 daycares that accept toddlers, 89% offer full time, 76% offer part time, and 14% offer drop-in.