Best Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea
Top 4 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in San Diego County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $739/month).
Cardiff by the Sea offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 4 licensed facilities, including 3 Child Care Centers and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 4 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
The daycare landscape in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Children's Atelier Center, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego County charge a median of $1,550 per month for infant care and $1,070 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,017 per month.
Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.
Top 4 Daycares in Cardiff by the Sea
Children's Atelier Center
ExcellentChild Care Center · Cardiff by the Sea
Temple Solel Early Childhood Center
ExcellentChild Care - Infant Center · Cardiff by the Sea
The Learning Tree
ExcellentChild Care Center · Cardiff by the Sea
Temple Solel Early Childhood Center
ExcellentChild Care Center · Cardiff by the Sea