Licensed Daycare in San Diego, California
Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.
Childcare costs in San Diego
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in San Diego vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 67 kids
All San Diego licensed centers
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Nurturing Hearts Santa Ana #250
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San Diego ABC Childcare #440
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San Diego Bright Beginnings #441
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San Diego Children's Place #443
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San Diego Cloud Nine Kids #463
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San Diego Creative Kids #452
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San Diego Discovery Preschool #448
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San Diego Early Learning Center #439
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San Diego Golden Gate Daycare #455
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San Diego Kids First Academy #436
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San Diego KinderCare #445
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San Diego Learning Tree #457
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San Diego Panda Kids Academy #460
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San Diego Precious Moments #454
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Search 150 Licensed Centers in San Diego
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.