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Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Lakeside

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

32 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).

Lakeside has 32 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 Lakeside

1

Amber & Michael Deluca Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Anmar Alkanaani Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Bibi Fatema Hashemi Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Children's Choice Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Lakeside

Capacity: 28 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo
5

Farida Mateen Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Fatimah Zakarya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Gulnar Nayebzada Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Hadeer Azabo & Nuha Rizko Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Hanifa Parwiz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Hussein Almukhtar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Iktifa Altaie Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Jacqueline Hill Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Jamie Rene Dodge Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Lakaa Maty Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Leena Saeed Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Mariam Warshan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Marry Sarferaz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Masouma Heidari Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

Montessori East County Preschool - Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Lakeside

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo
20

Parwin & Basbibi Momand Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeside

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

How many licensed infant daycares are in Lakeside?
Lakeside has 32 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 Lakeside?
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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