How many licensed daycares are in Vista?

There are 87 licensed daycare facilities in Vista, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Vista?

Vista has 34 Child Care Center, 26 Family Child Care Home, 15 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Vista rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 77% of facilities in Vista have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Vista?

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

Vista

Vista has 87 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Diego County. The majority are Child Care Centers (34), followed by 26 Family Child Care Homes, 15 Child Care - Infant Centers, 8 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

87 facilities

77% clean

41 avg cap.

3,553

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New 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.

🏢 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 Vista

The average facility capacity is 41 children, and 77% 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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