How many licensed daycares are in Carlsbad?

There are 59 licensed daycare facilities in Carlsbad, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad has 21 Family Child Care Home, 14 Child Care Center, 11 School Age Child Care Center, 7 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Carlsbad rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 68% of facilities in Carlsbad have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Carlsbad?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Carlsbad charge approximately $1,642/month for infants, $1,166/month for toddlers, and $1,051/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,086/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Carlsbad

Carlsbad has 59 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (21), followed by 14 Child Care Centers, 11 School Age Child Care Centers, 7 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 6 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

59 facilities

68% clean

74 avg cap.

4,342

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

15 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

⚠️ Check inspection reports

This area has a higher-than-average violation rate. Review inspection reports before choosing.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Carlsbad

The average facility capacity is 74 children, and 68% of facilities currently have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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