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Concordia Preschool and Childcare
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare centers in Chula Vista, CA
52 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,300 a month · 48 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
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First United Methodist Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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EES Hilltop Child Development Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
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Chula Vista Presbyterian School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3
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Cottontail Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,085 / mo
Citations on file2
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Spectrum Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
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Green Hills Bilingual Learning Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Orange Ave Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Baby Angels Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Head Start
ECS St. John's Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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KIDS UNIVERSE PRESCHOOL
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
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Eastlake KinderCare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file12 (2 Type A)
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Child Development Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Eastlake Church Children's Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (3 Type A)
Head Start
ECS Palomar Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Montessori American School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Childcare in Chula Vista: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista has 252 licensed programs on the California register: 52 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 178 home daycares and 22 before and after school programs.
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 Chula Vista daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 781 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 303 centers have none. 172 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 Chula Vista?
57 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,300 a month, and $1,701 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 Chula Vista?
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.
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Nearby cities
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.