How many licensed daycares are in Encinitas?

There are 39 licensed daycare facilities in Encinitas, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Encinitas?

Encinitas has 20 Child Care Center, 12 Family Child Care Home, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Encinitas rated for safety?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 82% of facilities in Encinitas have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Encinitas?

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

Encinitas

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Encinitas, San Diego County

39 facilities

82% clean

59 avg cap.

2,282

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

16 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

🏢 Center-based care

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

About This City

Daycares in Encinitas

Encinitas has 39 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Child Care Centers (20), followed by 12 Family Child Care Homes, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 1 School Age Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 59 children, and 82% 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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