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Ages 5–17

Best School-Age Care in San Diego

Top 20 licensed programs serving kids ages 5–17, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

55 school-age programs
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 Diego has 55 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.

100% 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 20 School-Age Programs in San Diego

1

Adventure Days Preschool

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 48
2

Cha Support School-age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 300
3

Childtime Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 36
4

Davis Family Ymca - Gage Elementary

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 175
5

East County Family Ymca Benchley

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 160
6

Imperial Learning Academy School-age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 48
7

Kate Sessions Extended Day Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 56
8

Kce Champions Llc at Elevate Middle

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 50
9

Kce Champions Llc at Innovations Academy

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 160
10

Kce Champions Llc at Kavod

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 140
11

Kce Champions Llc at Mason

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 60
12

Kce Champions Llc at Tierrasanta

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 70
13

Kids Corner Inc.

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 70
14

Kids Corner/lark Street Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 40
15

Klassic Kids Day Camp - Ericson Elementary School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 62
16

Klassic Kids Day Care - Hage Elementary

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 75
17

Klassic Kids Day Care - Jerabek

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 100
18

Klassic Kids Day Care - Loma Portal

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 112
19

Klassic Kids Day Care - Sandburg Children Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 62
20

Klassic Kids Hardy

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Diego

Capacity: 56
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed school-age care programs are in San Diego?
San Diego has 55 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This includes dedicated school-age centers, before-and-after-school programs, and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age.
What does school-age care include?
School-age programs typically offer before-school care (early-morning drop-off), after-school care (pickup from school or walk-over from nearby campuses), full-day care on non-school days, and summer camp programs. Activities usually mix homework support, enrichment (art, sports, STEM), and supervised free time.
How much does after-school care cost in San Diego?
Costs vary by schedule (before-only, after-only, or both) and whether summer/break care is bundled. Contact facilities directly for current rates.
What should I look for when choosing a school-age program?
Check the pickup logistics (does the program walk kids over from your school?), homework-help structure, summer camp availability, and outdoor/gym space. Ask about behavior policies, how staff supervises older kids with more independence, and whether the program partners with local schools for coordinated pickup.

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