Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in San Marcos

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

31 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).

San Marcos has 31 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 San Marcos

Alejandra Gaytan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Ana Sanchez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Angela Abayan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Atefeh Mohammadkhani Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Center for Children & Families-infant at Cal State

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Marcos

Capacity: 38 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Cindy Baudler Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Erlinda Woodson Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Esther Gonzalez Aquino Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Felipa Gaytan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Herminia Martinez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Kathryn Post Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Lara Trofimov Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Linda Rodriguez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Maac Gosnell

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Marcos

Capacity: 9 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Maac Project San Marcos Early Head Start

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Marcos

Capacity: 26 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Maria D Gonzales Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Maria Gomez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Palomar Community College Ece Lab School

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Marcos

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Patricia Vargas Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

Susan Kelley Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · San Marcos

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in San Marcos?

San Marcos has 31 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 San Marcos?

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.