How many licensed daycares are in La Mesa?

There are 62 licensed daycare facilities in La Mesa, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in La Mesa?

La Mesa has 20 Family Child Care Home, 20 Child Care Center, 12 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in La Mesa rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in La Mesa?

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

La Mesa

La Mesa has 62 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (20), followed by 20 Child Care Centers, 12 Child Care - Infant Centers, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

62 facilities

82% clean

34 avg cap.

2,125

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-2

Closed this year

15 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

🏢 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 La Mesa

The average facility capacity is 34 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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