Best Daycares in Del Mar, California (2026)

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated November 5, 2026

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Diego County

2022 median

$1,642

/ month

infant

$1,166

/ month

toddler

$1,051

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $739/month).

Del Mar offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 4 licensed facilities, including 3 Child Care Centers and 1 Single Licensed Child Care 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 Del Mar, San Diego County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Leport Montessori, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Del Mar, 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 Del Mar

Leport Montessori

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Del Mar

Capacity: 160

Torrey Pines Montessori Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Del Mar

Capacity: 12

Torrey Pines Montessori Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Del Mar

Capacity: 12

Trump's Del Mar Hills Nursery School, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Del Mar

Capacity: 60

View all 4 facilities in Del Mar

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Del Mar?

There are 4 licensed daycare facilities in Del Mar, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Del Mar?

Del Mar has 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Del Mar rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Del Mar have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Del Mar?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Del Mar charge approximately $1,550/month for infants, $1,127/month for toddlers, and $1,070/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,017/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.