Daycare center
Learning Jungle Escondido East
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file34 (4 Type A)
Daycares and preschools in Escondido, CA
93 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,300 a month · 28 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Learning Jungle Escondido
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file17 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Friendly Children's Garden Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file7
Daycare center
Cal-Safe Escondido Early Childhood Education Ctr
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Escondido Christian School (923 Idaho Ave)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
First Five Preschool (1029 North Broadway)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Grace Christian School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,115 / mo
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Growing Minds West Mission CDC
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Heartbeat Music & PA Academy Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Nccs N. Fig CDC
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
Daycare center
Oakhill Child Development Center/Nccs
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Palomar Comm. Coll. Dist. ECE Lab School Escondido
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Home daycare
Sotelo Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
St. Mary's Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file7 (1 Type A)
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Licensed home daycares in Escondido
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguilar, Esther Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376620385 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Anguiano Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376301034 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Champion, Joanna Marie Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376625118 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (1 Type A) | |
| Cuevas, Caritina & Jose Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376613008 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 | |
| Daanoune Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 376300480 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Dooley, Danetta Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 372016728 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Ferrer, Maria de Lourdes Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 376625066 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 11 | |
| Fox Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 374845500 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Garcia Bahena, Silvia Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376621374 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Garcia, Maricela Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376612359 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Gibbs Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376301246 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hashemi Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376301226 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Heinemann Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 374845442 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hernandez, Araceli Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376616782 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Howe, Holli Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376611804 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Huang Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92029 | 376300124 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (2 Type A) | |
| Hurtado, Gloria Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376619697 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Kagramanyan Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376300934 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Khamooshian Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92029 | 376300461 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 (1 Type A) | |
| Le, Michele Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376625460 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Martinez, Rowena Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376624719 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Mata, Hortencia Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376616501 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Montiel Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376300534 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Moosavi-Tabarshiyade Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 376300064 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 12 (2 Type A) | |
| Morris, Kathi Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376625592 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Navarrete Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376300992 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Notario de Perez, Brisia Fcc Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376621916 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 (1 Type A) | |
| Otte, Samantha Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92029 | 376615925 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Peacher, Carla Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376626179 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Prado, Olga Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376615595 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Rivera-Banuelos, Jaqueline Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 376626088 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Sahli, Laila Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376623387 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Sanchez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376301338 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Spurling Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376301607 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Tahmasebi Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92026 | 376300252 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Tello, Reyna Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92027 | 376616659 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Toth Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 372016349 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Vega Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92025 | 376301337 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Yepez, Maria Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92029 | 376622329 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 16 (1 Type A) |
Before and after school programs in Escondido
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA - Heritage Charter School Age Day Care Center | 92027 | 376700534 | 60 | school age | None on record |
Childcare in Escondido: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Escondido?
Escondido has 93 licensed programs on the California register: 46 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 46 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 Escondido 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 Escondido?
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 Escondido?
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.