Licensed Daycare in San Diego, California
Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.
Childcare costs in San Diego
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in San Diego vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 67 kids
All San Diego licensed centers
Page 1 of 10ABC Academy Fresno #168
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ABC Academy Los Angeles #738
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ABC Academy San Diego #453
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Active Kids Fresno #143
San Diego
Active Kids Long Beach #541
San Diego
Active Kids Los Angeles #755
San Diego
Active Kids Santa Ana #256
San Diego
Explorer Kids Long Beach #538
San Diego
Explorer Kids Los Angeles #752
San Diego
Explorer Kids Santa Ana #253
San Diego
First Steps Fresno #165
San Diego
First Steps Long Beach #563
San Diego
First Steps Los Angeles #735
San Diego
First Steps San Diego #450
San Diego
Fresno ABC Childcare #155
San Diego
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Search 150 Licensed Centers in San Diego
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