El Cajon
Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in El Cajon, San Diego County
294 facilities
294 facilities
88% clean
21 avg cap.
6,095
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+45
New this year
7 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
88% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏠 Home-based care options
236 of 294 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.
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About This City
Daycares in El Cajon
El Cajon has 294 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (236), followed by 36 Child Care Centers, 9 Child Care - Infant Centers, 8 School Age Child Care Centers, and 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 21 children, and 88% 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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