Daycare center
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in La Jolla, CA
19 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,300 a month · 5 with Google ratings
Montessori
La Jolla Montessori School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Montessori by the Sea - Mt. Soledad (6551 Soledad Mountain Road)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (2 Type A)
Montessori
Beth Montessori
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,975 / mo
Citations on file3
Daycare center
Early Childhood Education Center A
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file5 (2 Type A)
Daycare center
Children's School for Child-Centered Education, T
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Gillispie School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
La Jolla Country Day School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
La Jolla Daycare (7715 Draper Avenue)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
McKinney Family YMCA la Jolla Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
San Diego French-American School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
La Jolla Daycare (6063 la Jolla Boulevard)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
La Jolla Daycare (6075 la Jolla Hermosa Avenue)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
La Jolla Daycare (7427 Fay Avenue)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Montessori by the Sea - Mt. Soledad (743 Prospect Street)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file7
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Licensed home daycares in La Jolla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azimi, Katrin Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 92037 | 376626338 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in La Jolla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Rock Elementary School Age Day Care Center | 92037 | 376700099 | 60 | school age | 1 | |
| La Jolla YMCA - Torrey Pines Elementary School Age Day Care Center | 92037 | 376700147 | 130 | school age | None on record | |
| McKinney Family YMCA - la Jolla Elementary School Age Day Care Center | 92037 | 376700148 | 112 | school age | None on record |
Childcare in La Jolla: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in La Jolla?
La Jolla has 19 licensed programs on the California register: 15 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 3 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla?
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 La Jolla?
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.