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 5 of 10Little Hearts San Diego #435
San Diego
Little Hearts Santa Ana #263
San Diego
Long Beach ABC Childcare #553
San Diego
Long Beach Bright Beginnings #554
San Diego
Long Beach Bright Futures Daycare #547
San Diego
Long Beach Childcare Academy #544
San Diego
Long Beach Children's Place #556
San Diego
Long Beach Cloud Nine Kids #534
San Diego
Long Beach Discovery Preschool #561
San Diego
Long Beach Early Learning Center #552
San Diego
Long Beach Generations Daycare #539
San Diego
Long Beach Kids First Academy #549
San Diego
Long Beach KinderCare #558
San Diego
Long Beach KinderSmile #540
San Diego
Long Beach Learning Center #543
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.