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
Page 9 of 10San Diego Primrose School #446
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San Diego Smart Start Academy #465
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San Diego Stepping Stones #449
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San Diego Sunflower Daycare #459
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San Diego Sunshine Daycare #437
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San Diego Wonder Years #461
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Santa Ana ABC Childcare #268
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Santa Ana Bright Beginnings #269
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Santa Ana Bright Futures Daycare #262
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Santa Ana Childcare Academy #259
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Santa Ana Children's Place #271
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Santa Ana Cloud Nine Kids #249
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Santa Ana Early Learning Center #267
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Santa Ana Generations Daycare #254
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Santa Ana Kids First Academy #264
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Search 150 Licensed Centers in San Diego
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