How many licensed daycares are in National City?

There are 59 licensed daycare facilities in National City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in National City?

National City has 40 Family Child Care Home, 16 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in National City rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 98% of facilities in National City have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in National City?

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

National City

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in National City, San Diego County

59 facilities

98% clean

26 avg cap.

1,505

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

98% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

40 of 59 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in National City

National City has 59 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (40), followed by 16 Child Care Centers, 2 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 26 children, and an impressive 98% 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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