How many licensed daycares are in Lemon Grove?

There are 31 licensed daycare facilities in Lemon Grove, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lemon Grove?

Lemon Grove has 19 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lemon Grove rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 97% of facilities in Lemon Grove have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lemon Grove?

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

Lemon Grove

Lemon Grove has 31 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (19), followed by 7 Child Care Centers, 3 School Age Child Care Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

31 facilities

97% clean

28 avg cap.

868

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

15 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.

✅ Strong compliance record

97% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

19 of 31 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lemon Grove

The average facility capacity is 28 children, and an impressive 97% 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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