Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Mountain Center, CA

Our top licensed picks in Mountain Center — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 5 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 5 licensed centers in Mountain Center, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Bakersfield Smart Start Academy #21

Mountain Center, CA · 92561

Montessori Capacity 113 6 weeks - 12 years
2

San Diego Sunshine Daycare #605

Mountain Center, CA · 92561

Before & After School Care Capacity 108 3 years - 5 years
3

Fresno Learning Center #313

Mountain Center, CA · 92561

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 106 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Happy Days Los Angeles Daycare #897

Mountain Center, CA · 92561

Child Care Center Capacity 99 0 months - 12 months
5

Jumping Jacks Santa Ana #412

Mountain Center, CA · 92561

Head Start Capacity 88 2 years - 12 years

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