San Diego
Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in San Diego, San Diego County
1,018 facilities
1,018 facilities
87% clean
33 avg cap.
Top rated in San Diego
Highest rated verified daycares in this city
5.0(5)
LA PETITE ETOILE 360 PRESCHOOL
San Diego, San Diego County
Child Care Center
4.8(48)
PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH
San Diego, San Diego County
Child Care Center
4.8(48)
PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH
San Diego, San Diego County
Child Care - Infant Center
4.8(48)
PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH
San Diego, San Diego County
School Age Child Care Center
4.7(23)
KINDERCARE AGEE PRESCHOOL
San Diego, San Diego County
Child Care Center
4.7(23)
KINDERCARE AGEE INFANT
San Diego, San Diego County
Child Care - Infant Center
33,184
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+57
New this year
-20
Closed this year
14 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.
✅ Strong compliance record
87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏠 Home-based care options
616 of 1018 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.
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About This City
Daycares in San Diego
San Diego has 1,018 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (616), followed by 230 Child Care Centers, 71 Child Care - Infant Centers, 55 School Age Child Care Centers, and 46 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 33 children, and 87% 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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