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 3 of 10Fresno Precious Moments #169
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Fresno Primrose School #161
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Fresno Rainbow Learning Center #148
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Fresno Stepping Stones #164
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Fresno Sunshine Daycare #152
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Growing Minds Fresno #157
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Growing Minds Long Beach #555
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Growing Minds Los Angeles #727
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Growing Minds San Diego #442
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Growing Minds Santa Ana #270
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Happy Days Long Beach Daycare #557
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Happy Days Los Angeles Daycare #729
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Happy Days San Diego Daycare #444
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Happy Days Santa Ana Daycare #272
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Jumping Jacks Fresno #173
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