How many licensed daycares are in San Marcos?

There are 55 licensed daycare facilities in San Marcos, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Marcos?

San Marcos has 21 Family Child Care Home, 17 Child Care Center, 11 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Marcos rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 76% of facilities in San Marcos have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Marcos?

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

San Marcos has 55 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (21), followed by 17 Child Care Centers, 11 Child Care - Infant Centers, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

55 facilities

76% clean

40 avg cap.

2,181

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

🏢 Center-based care

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

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Daycares in San Marcos

The average facility capacity is 40 children, and 76% 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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