How many licensed daycares are in Chula Vista?

There are 259 licensed daycare facilities in Chula Vista, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Chula Vista?

Chula Vista has 170 Family Child Care Home, 47 Child Care Center, 28 School Age Child Care Center, 8 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Chula Vista rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in Chula Vista have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Chula Vista?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Chula Vista 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.

Chula Vista

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Chula Vista, San Diego County

259 facilities

86% clean

35 avg cap.

8,964

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-2

Closed this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ Strong compliance record

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

170 of 259 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Chula Vista

Chula Vista has 259 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (170), followed by 47 Child Care Centers, 28 School Age Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 6 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 35 children, and 86% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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