Daycare in San Diego, California
Licensed child care programs in San Diego from the official data of California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, dated November 6, 2026.
392centers and programs
636family homes
49school-age programs
33ZIP codes
Child care centers and programs
State search| Program | Type | Capacity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Days Preschool10881 Tierrasanta Boulevard, 92124 · (858) 560-5686 | Child care center | 146 | |
| Afterschool Achievement Academy3293 Santo Road, 92124 · (858) 751-5755 | Child care center | 119 | |
| Bright Horizons At Del Mar3720 Arroyo Sorrento Road, 92130 · (858) 509-0419 | Child care center | 151 | |
| Bright Horizons At Tierrasanta6090 Santo Road, 92124 · (858) 467-1800 | Child care center | 157 | |
| Carmel Mountain Preschool9510 Carmel Mountain Rd, 92129 · (858) 484-4877 | Child care center | 271 | |
| Carmel Valley Preschool13340 Hayford Way, 92130 · (858) 481-7933 | Child care center | 125 | |
| Chabad Preschool10785 Pomerado Road, 92131 · (858) 566-1996 | Child care center | 140 | |
| Children Of The Rainbow6845 University Avenue, 92115 · (619) 269-1581 | Child care center | 125 | |
| Children Of The Rainbow, Inc4890 Logan Avenue, 92113 · (619) 615-0652 | Child care center | 109 | |
| Christ The Cornerstone Preschool9028 Westmore Road, 92126 · (858) 566-1741 | Child care center | 104 | |
| College Avenue Pre-school4747 College Avenue, 92115 · (619) 583-7111 | Child care center | 180 | |
| Congregation Beth Am Early Childhood Center5050 Del Mar Heights Road, 92130 · (858) 481-2893 | Child care center | 112 | |
| Congregation Beth Israel/Sid Rubin Preschool9001 Towne Centre Drive, 92122 · (858) 900-2530 | Child care center | 120 | |
| Davis Family YMCA - Gage Elementary6811 Bisby Lake Avenue, 92119 · (619) 873-7134 | School-age program | 175 | |
| Dot To Dot5550 Carmel Mountain Road #113, 92130 · (858) 280-8110 | Child care center | 105 | |
| East County Family YMCA Benchley6269 Twin Lake Drive, 92119 · (858) 531-4218 | School-age program | 160 | |
| Eastgate Christian School4377 Eastgate Mall, 92121 · (858) 453-7430 | Child care center | 124 | |
| ECS Montgomery Head Start3240 Palm Avenue, 92154 · (619) 424-4027 | Child care center | 120 | |
| Ees - Deni Jacobs Early Education Center2360 East Jewett Street, 92111 · (858) 278-2571 | Child care center | 144 | |
| Faa Merry Go Around9175 Kearny Villa Road, 92126 · (858) 536-1008 | Child care center | 109 | |
| French Montessori Preschool Of San Diego, The4011 Ohio Street, 92104 · (619) 534-5328 | Child care center | 120 | |
| Golden Poppy Preschool & Infant Center3422 Tripp Court, 92121 · (858) 794-9130 | Child care center | 186 | |
| Grace Kids Christian Preschool2716 Madison Avenue, 92116 · (619) 269-8080 | Child care center | 109 | |
| Kce Champions LLC At Hearst Elementary6230 Del Cerro Boulevard, 92120 · (916) 387-5761 | School-age program | 224 | |
| Kce Champions LLC At Innovations Academy5454 Ruffin Road, 92123 · (971) 378-2516 | School-age program | 160 | |
| Kce Champions LLC At Kavod6991 Balboa Ave, 92111 · (858) 221-3744 | School-age program | 140 | |
| Kid's Bay, The13770 Carmel Valley Road, 92130 · (858) 240-6710 | Child care center | 133 | |
| Kids' Care Club9995 Carmel Mountain Road #b8, 92129 · (858) 472-3280 | Child care center | 119 | |
| Kids' Care Club10414 Craftsman Way, 92127 · (858) 675-7000 | Child care center | 137 | |
| KinderCare Golfcrest Preschool7007 Golfcrest Drive, 92119 · (619) 461-5771 | Child care center | 117 | |
| Kinderhouse Montessori School6540 Flanders Drive, 92121 · (858) 550-0097 | Child care center | 120 | |
| Klassic Kids Day Care - Loma Portal3341 Browning Street, 92106 · (858) 265-9827 | School-age program | 112 | |
| La Petite Academy12668 Sabre Springs Parkway, 92128 · (858) 486-7197 | Child care center | 123 | |
| Lifebridge Preschool & Daycare Center17645 West Bernardo Drive, 92127 · (858) 485-5933 | Child care center | 142 | |
| Lifetime Montessori14727 Camino De La Luna, 92127 · (858) 759-0631 | Child care center | 234 | |
| Maranatha Christian Schools10752 Coastwood Road, 92127 · (858) 613-7803 | Child care center | 150 |
Program pages in San Diego
Adventure Days PreschoolAfterschool Achievement AcademyBright Horizons At Del MarBright Horizons At TierrasantaCarmel Mountain PreschoolCarmel Valley PreschoolChabad PreschoolChildren Of The RainbowChildren Of The Rainbow, IncChrist The Cornerstone PreschoolCollege Avenue Pre-schoolCongregation Beth Am Early Childhood CenterCongregation Beth Israel/Sid Rubin PreschoolDavis Family YMCA - Gage ElementaryDot To DotEast County Family YMCA BenchleyEastgate Christian SchoolECS Montgomery Head StartEes - Deni Jacobs Early Education CenterFaa Merry Go AroundFrench Montessori Preschool Of San Diego, TheGolden Poppy Preschool & Infant CenterGrace Kids Christian PreschoolKce Champions LLC At Hearst ElementaryKce Champions LLC At Innovations AcademyKce Champions LLC At KavodKid's Bay, TheKids' Care ClubKids' Care ClubKinderCare Golfcrest PreschoolKinderhouse Montessori SchoolKlassic Kids Day Care - Loma PortalLa Petite AcademyLifebridge Preschool & Daycare CenterLifetime MontessoriMaranatha Christian SchoolsMission Bay Montessori AcademyMission Nazarene PreschoolMission Valley YMCA - Bay Park Elementary Sch. AgeMission Valley YMCA - Longfellow Elementary SchoolMission Valley YMCA - School Of The MadeleineNHA Home Avenue Head Start Family Focus CenterOpen Minds Language AcademyPenasquitos Christian PreschoolPoint Loma Community Church CenterPrimrose Schools 4s RanchRbcpc PreschoolRock Academy Early Education Center, TheSaint Michael PreschoolSan Carlos United Methodist Weekday PreschoolSan Diego Jewish Academy PreschoolSay - Curie Extended Day ProgramSay-birney Extended Day ProgramScripps Exploring AcademyScripps Montessori SchoolSoille San Diego Hebrew Day SchoolVine Learning Center, TheVine Learning Childcare CenterWee Care Early Learning CenterYMCA - Mckinley Elementary
Family child care homes
Home-based programs are listed without a street address, for privacy: name, ZIP code, the phone the state publishes and capacity.
| Name | ZIP | Phone | Capacity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92102: 25 homes | 92102 | 350 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92103: 3 homes | 92103 | 40 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92104: 21 homes | 92104 | 292 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92105: 107 homes | 92105 | 1488 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92106: 7 homes | 92106 | 96 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92107: 4 homes | 92107 | 56 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92109: 4 homes | 92109 | 56 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92110: 3 homes | 92110 | 40 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92111: 7 homes | 92111 | 96 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92113: 29 homes | 92113 | 402 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92114: 54 homes | 92114 | 756 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92115: 49 homes | 92115 | 676 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92116: 3 homes | 92116 | 42 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92117: 27 homes | 92117 | 374 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92119: 13 homes | 92119 | 182 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92120: 10 homes | 92120 | 138 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92122: 11 homes | 92122 | 152 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92123: 15 homes | 92123 | 204 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92124: 6 homes | 92124 | 82 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92126: 33 homes | 92126 | 462 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92127: 23 homes | 92127 | 322 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92128: 15 homes | 92128 | 210 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92129: 38 homes | 92129 | 528 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92130: 8 homes | 92130 | 112 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92131: 7 homes | 92131 | 96 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92139: 22 homes | 92139 | 308 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92154: 91 homes | 92154 | 1274 | Family homes | |
| ZIP 92173: 1 home | 92173 | 14 | Family homes |
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Questions
How many licensed daycares are in San Diego?
California's licensing data (November 6, 2026) lists 392 centers and school-age programs and 636 family child care homes in San Diego.
How do I verify a daycare license in San Diego?
Use CDSS Care Facility Search, the official search of California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division.
Is there help paying for child care in San Diego?
California's main program is CalWORKs Child Care and the Alternative Payment Program, CDSS.
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All citiesSource: CDSS Care Facility Search data download, data of November 6, 2026. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state.