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 4 of 10Jumping Jacks San Diego #458
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Jumping Jacks Santa Ana #244
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Kids R Us Fresno #171
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Kids R Us Los Angeles #741
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Kids R Us San Diego #456
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Kids R Us Santa Ana #242
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La Petite Academy Fresno #162
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La Petite Academy Long Beach #560
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La Petite Academy Los Angeles #732
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La Petite Academy San Diego #447
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Little Genius Los Angeles #747
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Little Genius San Diego #462
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Little Genius Santa Ana #248
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Little Hearts Fresno #150
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Little Hearts Long Beach #548
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Search 150 Licensed Centers in San Diego
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