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 2 of 10Fresno Bright Beginnings #156
San Diego
Fresno Bright Futures Daycare #149
San Diego
Fresno Childcare Academy #146
San Diego
Fresno Children's Place #158
San Diego
Fresno Creative Kids #167
San Diego
Fresno Discovery Preschool #163
San Diego
Fresno Early Learning Center #154
San Diego
Fresno Golden Gate Daycare #170
San Diego
Fresno Kids First Academy #151
San Diego
Fresno KinderCare #160
San Diego
Fresno Learning Center #145
San Diego
Fresno Learning Tree #172
San Diego
Fresno Little Scholars #166
San Diego
Fresno Little Stars Daycare #147
San Diego
Fresno Playhouse Academy #144
San Diego
Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.
Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.
How many licensed daycare centers are in San Diego, California?
What's the average daycare cost in San Diego?
What staff-to-child ratios apply in San Diego daycares?
Are subsidies available for daycare in San Diego?
How do I verify a San Diego daycare's license?
Search 150 Licensed Centers in San Diego
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.