How many licensed daycares are in Oceanside?

There are 111 licensed daycare facilities in Oceanside, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Oceanside?

Oceanside has 40 Child Care Center, 39 Family Child Care Home, 22 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Oceanside rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 71% of facilities in Oceanside have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Oceanside?

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

Oceanside

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111 facilities

71% clean

38 avg cap.

4,226

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

15 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.

🏢 Center-based care

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

About This City

Daycares in Oceanside

Oceanside has 111 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in San Diego County. The majority are Child Care Centers (40), followed by 39 Family Child Care Homes, 22 Child Care - Infant Centers, 8 School Age Child Care Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 38 children, and 71% of facilities have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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