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Licensed Daycare in Chula Vista, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Chula Vista?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Chula Vista?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista 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 overview

Quick 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: 60 kids

ZIP codes covered

91911 19 91910 6 91915 5 91914 5 91913 5 2

Program types in Chula Vista

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

3 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

3 centers

All Chula Vista licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Fresno #84

Chula Vista

School Age (5+) Cap 21

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Los Angeles #668

Chula Vista

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

F Group Care

First Steps Fresno #81

Chula Vista

School Age (5+) Cap 59

F Head Start

Fresno Creative Kids #83

Chula Vista

2 years - 12 years Cap 52

F Preschool

Fresno Little Scholars #82

Chula Vista

Preschool (2-5) Cap 65

F Family Daycare

Fresno Stepping Stones #80

Chula Vista

School Age (5+) Cap 48

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Long Beach #471

Chula Vista

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Long Beach Daycare #473

Chula Vista

Infants & Toddlers Cap 76

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks San Diego #374

Chula Vista

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

K Head Start

Kids R Us San Diego #372

Chula Vista

2 years - 12 years Cap 118

L Preschool

Little Hearts Santa Ana #179

Chula Vista

Preschool (2-5) Cap 41

L Montessori

Long Beach Children's Place #472

Chula Vista

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 97

L Family Daycare

Long Beach KinderCare #474

Chula Vista

School Age (5+) Cap 27

L Group Care

Long Beach Primrose School #475

Chula Vista

School Age (5+) Cap 43

L Montessori

Los Angeles Cloud Nine Kids #664

Chula Vista

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 85

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Chula Vista, California?

Our directory lists 25 licensed childcare centers in Chula Vista, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Chula Vista?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Chula Vista daycares?

All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Chula Vista typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Chula Vista?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Chula Vista daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.