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Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in El Cajon

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

245 infant-capable facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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).

El Cajon has 245 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in El Cajon

1

Adelah Shakori Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
2

Adham Naseeb Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
3

Adila Amarkhil Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
4

Adila Faizi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
5

Adina & Zia Nooristani Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
6

Ahmadia Sulaimankhail Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
7

Akhtar & Zahir Nuristani Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
8

Ali Hasan & Ahmed Abd Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
9

Amina & Shakir Tahsil Dost Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
10

Amy Dawwod Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
11

Ana Alvarez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
12

Anosha Warshan Satarzada Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
13

Aqila & Abdul Azad Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
14

Aqila Kohistani Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
15

Ariana Tapia Hernandez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
16

Arzoo Ata Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
17

Arzu Mojaddidi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
18

Asieh Afzali Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
19

Asmaa Alkhleif Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
20

Atefa Mirzai Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cajon

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in El Cajon?
El Cajon has 245 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.
What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?
Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.
How much does infant care cost in El Cajon?
Typical monthly tuition for infant care in San Diego County is about $1,550 at a center and $1,017 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.
What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?
Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.

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