How many licensed daycares are in San Diego?

There are 1,039 licensed daycare facilities in San Diego, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Diego?

San Diego has 643 Family Child Care Home, 221 Child Care Center, 70 Child Care - Infant Center, 53 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 52 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Diego rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in San Diego have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Diego?

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

San Diego

San Diego has 1,039 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (643), followed by 221 Child Care Centers, 70 Child Care - Infant Centers, 53 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 52 School Age Child Care Centers.

1,039 facilities

86% clean

32 avg cap.

Top rated in San Diego

Highest rated verified daycares in this city

5.0 (5)

33,498

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+66

New this year

-7

Closed this year

13 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

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

643 of 1039 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in San Diego

The average facility capacity is 32 children, and 86% 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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