Best Daycares in San Diego, CA - Updated June 2026

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10050 Carmel Mountain Rd Rancho Peñasquitos
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...

We have had a great experience because of the great group of teachers and a director who treats all teachers and students as family. We would highly recommend La petite to others.

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8111 New Salem St Mira Mesa
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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...

Childtime has been great for my daughter. She started at the age of 2 and has progressed extremely well as far as education goes. In just under a year, my family and I are amazed at the level of care…

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10125 Azuaga St Rancho Peñasquitos
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Our preschool program combines learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment, helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Whether students are engaged in...

The daily updates are exceptional. Our child is learning an incredible amount, and having so much fun while she learns. The staff are caring. It has beyond exceeded our expectations of what a prescho…

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La Jolla
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La Jolla Daycare is a Licensed Home Child Care. We believe in supporting the growth and development of each child as a unique individual. We believe in providing a nurturing, safe, and inclusive...

We loved La Jolla Daycare! We sent both of our daughters there and couldn’t be happier with our experience. It’s hard to leave your baby with someone but Chris is amazing with kids! She is gentle and…

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7210 Lisbon St Jamacha-Lomita
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Childcare center located near Keiller Neighborhood Park and accessible via Lisbon St & 7170 bus station. Campus includes a fenced-in shaded area for outdoor recreation.

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6730 Solterra Vista Pkwy Carmel Valley
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A warm and nurturing home daycare for children ages 3 months to 4 years, open Monday through Friday. We provide all meals and maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio with two helpers to ensure...

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Del Cerro
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Little Bears Home Daycare Center is a licensed in-home daycare where children are cared for like family. In our small, nurturing setting, we provide personalized attention, bilingual support, and a...

Mr. Cyrus is truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. He genuinely cares about every child and takes such thoughtful care of them. His staff are also very warm and welcoming. He provides full…

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University City
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At La Jolla-UTC Family Childcare, we provide a warm, bilingual (English & Spanish) play-based environment for children 9 months–5 years. We focus on creativity, emotional growth, and exploration in a...

My oldest started at this amazing home daycare when he was 10 months old, and my second started at 9 months old. They both stayed for 3 years before heading off to school, so the daycare was a BIG pa…

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15271 Amalia St Rancho Peñasquitos
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Teddy Bear Day Care is a warm and welcoming home daycare for your little one.

Our family feels so lucky to have found Soni and Teddy Bear Daycare. For five years, she has cared for our boys with the most genuine love and attention. She has created a truly nurturing environment…

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City Heights
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Play-based learning offers second home for each child to grow.

Kaylie and Joe are amazing people! Their backgrounds in preschool/daycare definitely show! My son has such a great time at Wildflower Garden Daycare that it's hard to get him to leave sometimes!

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Mid-City
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Mikele Francine Family Child Care is a licensed home-based daycare provider in the College Area neighborhood of San Diego.

My son has been attending Mikele Francine day care since he was 4 months and now, he is almost 2 years old. I feel like Ms. Francine is family, my son has never cried once when I had to drop him off.…

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North Park
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Lilac Sea Nursery School is a home-based childcare for children 2 to 5 years old. We seek to provide children with a nurturing, balanced, rhythmical, and wholesome experience. Our methods are based on...

I was thrilled to find a forest school like the ones I'd read about in Japan and around Europe right in South Park. When I scheduled a tour and saw the wild play space with a mud kitchen and rope swi…

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San Diego
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This home-based program offers a preschool curriculum led by a provider with over 35 years of experience in the education field.

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Otay Mesa West
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We have been an in-home daycare for over 10 years with a dedication to child safety and development. Our safe and friendly space allows for young children to explore and develop skills as they learn...

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La Jolla
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I’m a licensed daycare provider at Sunny Smiles Kids Club in the La Jolla / San Diego area. I offer a warm, safe, and loving environment where little ones can learn, play, and grow. Our days include...

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Point Loma Heights
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My name is Adriana, and I am the owner and provider of BLS. With 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing a nurturing, fun, and safe environment. I work with a small group of children,...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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At Daycare Skazka in Rancho Peñasquitos, your child’s day is filled with joy, learning, and love—in both Russian and English! We’re a fully licensed, locally owned childcare where kids play freely,...

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13030 Ashley Falls Dr Carmel Valley
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The ECDC program offers a variety of exciting and engaging activities throughout the day. Children participate with their peers in developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities. Staff...

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Scripps Ranch
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This is place where we offer a balanced academic Preschool curriculum that help each child, rich age, appropriate milestones in cognitive, artistic, physical, and social development

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City Heights
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We provide a warm and nurturing home environment for children. Our goal is to support their social, emotional, and behavioral development, helping them achieve important milestones. Through a variety...

Let me thank you for being the best sitter for our kids for over 3 years our kids felt safe an home like environment . She is kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us com…

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Provider offering childcare services to young children. Learning and relationship-building take place in an environement that is made to feel like home. Children are assisted in the development of...

We’ve had both of our kids with Corinna for a total of about 3 years and are so grateful for her! She provides great care and teaches good life values to the kids. She treats each kid as individuals,…

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Midway District
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KYY’s Tender Care is a nurturing, play-based home daycare in San Diego, serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We specialize in early childhood development through hands-on learning,...

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Rolando Park
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Home-based family child care with a preschool curriculum. Program mission is to positively impact the lives of children through the care provided. Provider believes an early start on education will...

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Egger Highlands
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At My Other Home Family Child Care, we create a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 5 months to 12 years. Our owner and operator, Elizabeth, holds an Associate Teacher Certificate with a...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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Home provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Curriculum features music and movement, sensory enrichment, singing, painting, storytelling, sports, and...

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Bay Terraces
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Home-based provider offering childcare to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Environment features a variety of age-appropriate toys, activities, outdoor play space, and more.

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Otay Mesa
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Child Care program offering hands-on learning, activities and social experiences. Transportation to and from Ocean View Hills Elementary. All programs are accepted. All meals are provided.

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2865 Sims Rd Point Loma
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Preschool program offering a traditional learning environment along with creative and play-based lesson plans focused on Kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to learn and develop academic...

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3414 Polk Ave City Heights
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A Child's Place FCC in North Park is a safe and nurturing childcare program dedicated to providing children with a warm and caring environment. The staff is knowledgeable in early childhood...

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3802 40TH STREET Mid-City
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Retired kindergarten teacher & foster parent with 13 years of experience. Montessori and NAEYC approach. Meals are provided through sponsorship with fresh food every day. Pictures and video updates in...

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Serra Mesa
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Bilingual childcare program in operation for over 30 years. Instruction and activities take place in Spanish and English. Daily activities include reading, art, dance, coloring, Spanish classes and...

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4670 Mt Abernathy Ave Clairemont

Christian-based preschool program. Children learn through hands-on experiences and field trips, and lessons cover the alphabet, shapes, early phonetics, and other skills that will prepare children for...

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Rancho Bernardo
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Robbins Nest Nursery is a licensed in-home daycare for infants from ages newborn to 18 months. We maintain a small ratio (2:1) in order to provide quality care to each child. Our program is focused on...

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Rancho Peñasquitos
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A bilingual childcare facility serves infants through preschool-age children, incorporating English, Italian, and Spanish into activities and lessons inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori...

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Encanto
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Cuddles Academy offers loving, small-group childcare with 20+ years of early education experience. We focus on social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and kindergarten prep — all in a screen-free,...

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Mira Mesa
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Mira Mesa area. Activities are geared towards preparing children for school. Typical schedule includes indoor and outdoor play, arts...

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4672 35th St Mid-City
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Extended childcare program serving school-age children on the campus of Adams Elementary.

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San Carlos
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Christian-based childcare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Reggio-Emilia style of learning is encouraged to emphasize curiosity for exploration and hands-on learning. Staff...

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Oak Park
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The Little Cubs Family Childcare is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to...

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9875 Aviary Dr Scripps Ranch
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Play based preschool program located at the Aviary facility of the Scripps Ranch, Swim, and Racquet Club. Flexible schedules offered.

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4605 Point Loma Ave Point Loma

Private prekindergarten and junior kindergarten. Preschool offers a variety of programs, including a four-day and five-day option with extended care available. Curriculum is multi-disciplined and...

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FAQs About San Diego Daycares

How many daycare providers are in San Diego?
There are currently 1739 daycare providers in San Diego. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
How much does daycare cost in San Diego?
The average monthly price for full time daycare in San Diego is $1336. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.

More About San Diego, CA

Rising far beyond its image as surf town just north of the border, San Diego is a city with a rich military culture and a passion for science and biology. Due to the close proximity to the border as well as its early history, Mexican culture has a strong influence here in terms of music, language and cuisine. Thanks to its large size, San Diego boasts a large and impressive collection of museums, theaters, and annual fairs sure to keep you entertained the whole year long.