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Adventure Days Preschool
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare centers in San Diego, CA
282 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,300 a month · 214 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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Little Sprouts / Learning Jungle Mission Gorge
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file8 (2 Type A)
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World of Wonders Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
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Kids Ave Enrichment Learning Center (6248 el Cajon Blvd)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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FAA Merry Go Around
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Ucuc Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Ascension Montessori Children’s Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Bright Beginnings Learning Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Montessori School of San Diego
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$495 / mo
Citations on file1
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Eastgate Christian School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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St. Paul's Child Care Program
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
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Westwood Club Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Kindercare Agee Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
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Mira Mesa Presbyterian Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (2 Type A)
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St Andrew's By The Sea Episcopal Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
Adventures in Montessori Ocean Beach
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Bay Park Academy
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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La Petite Étoile 360º Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file9 (2 Type A)
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Timbertoy Bilingual Montessori
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Hillcrest Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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Congregation Beth Am
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
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The Vine Learning Center (6705 Linda Vista Road)
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file15 (2 Type A)
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All Saints Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
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Childcare in San Diego: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in San Diego?
San Diego has 946 licensed programs on the California register: 282 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 624 home daycares and 40 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 San Diego daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 781 daycare centers in the San Diego 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 San Diego?
57 programs in the San Diego 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 San Diego?
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.