How many licensed daycares are in Santee?

There are 51 licensed daycare facilities in Santee, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Santee?

Santee has 32 Family Child Care Home, 12 Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Santee rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in Santee have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Santee?

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

Santee

Santee has 51 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (32), followed by 12 Child Care Centers, 5 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 School Age Child Care Centers.

51 facilities

88% clean

25 avg cap.

1,299

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

14 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

88% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

32 of 51 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Santee

The average facility capacity is 25 children, and 88% 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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