Ages 5–17
Best School-Age Care in Escondido
Top 8 licensed programs serving kids ages 5–17, 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).
Escondido has 8 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This mix includes School-Age Centers focused on before/after school, plus Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover older kids. California caps school-age ratios at 1:14.
63% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Click any listing for the full inspection history and complaint record.
Whether you need before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, or full-day summer care, this list covers the top programs in your area. Each facility page includes current tuition (when the owner has published it), schedule options, and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.
Top 8 School-Age Programs in Escondido
Boys & Girls Club of Inland North County
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Children's Choice Academy-school Age
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Children's Paradise-ash Street
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Learning Jungle Escondido East
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca - Heritage Charter
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Children's Paradise Inc. - El Norte
GoodSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Leaps and Bounds
FairSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido
Kindercare S. Centre City Parkway School Age
GoodSchool Age Child Care Center · Escondido