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Licensed Daycare in San Diego, California

395 state-licensed childcare providers in San Diego. Each listing shows license status, capacity and the inspection information we have processed so far — free for parents.

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Infant careBirth to 2 years123 programsPreschoolAges 2 to 5275 programsSchool-age careAges 5 to 1249 programs
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Licensed

POINT LOMA COMMUNITY CHURCH PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

2128 CHATSWORTH BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92107

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
81

Last state visit · February 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

POINT LOMA NAZARENE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CTR

DAY CARE CENTER

3900 LOMALAND DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
30

Last state visit · May 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PORTER/KENNEDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

4800 T STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
24

Last state visit · December 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-DEER CANYON

DAY CARE CENTER

13455 RUSSET LEAF LANE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92129

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
24

Last state visit · September 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PRICE FAMILY PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMANU-EL

DAY CARE CENTER

6299 CAPRI DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
66

Last state visit · March 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH

INFANT CENTER

17025 VIA Del Campo, San Diego, CA 92127

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
36

Last state visit · February 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH

SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER

17025 VIA DEL CAMPO, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127

Child care center
School-age (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
15

Last state visit · August 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PRIMROSE SCHOOLS 4S RANCH

DAY CARE CENTER

17025 VIA Del Campo, San Diego, CA 92127

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
149

Last state visit · February 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

PURPOSE DRIVEN DAYCARE

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

5825 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92114

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
39

Last state visit · April 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RANCHO FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

9440 Fairgrove LN, San Diego, CA 92129

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
60
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RBCPC PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

17010 POMERADO ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
139

Last state visit · October 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

DAY CARE CENTER

6866 LINDA VISTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
47

Last state visit · November 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RIDGE CITY PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

INFANT CENTER

6866 LINDA VISTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
40

Last state visit · November 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RISING STAR PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
48

Last state visit · September 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RISING STAR PRESCHOOL

INFANT CENTER

3040 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
18

Last state visit · July 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ROCK ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER - INFANT, THE

INFANT CENTER

2277 ROSECRANS STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
26

Last state visit · June 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ROCK ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, THE

DAY CARE CENTER

2277 ROSECRANS STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
125

Last state visit · August 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

15255 PENASQUITOS DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92129

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
84

Last state visit · September 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ROSA PARKS STATE PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

4510 LANDIS STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
24
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

RYAN FAMILY YMCA PRESCHOOL

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

4425 VALETA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92107

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
38
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Why parents in San Diego use DaycareNearMe

Every safety record, decoded

We turn dense state inspection reports for San Diego providers into a plain-English safety view with any citations clearly listed.

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Official inspection history

Citations from the state licensing agency, shown in plain English next to each provider.

How it works

  1. 1

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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About daycare in San Diego, California

Our directory lists 395 state-licensed daycare providers in San Diego, California.

Each listing shows the provider's state license status, capacity and the inspection information we have processed so far. Always confirm details with the provider and the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Types of childcare in San Diego

  • Infant Daycare — Licensed centers that care for babies and toddlers.
  • Preschool & Child Care Centers — Center-based programs preparing children for kindergarten.
  • Before & After School Care — Before/after school and school-holiday programs.

Daycare in San Diego — FAQ

How many licensed daycare providers are there in San Diego, CA?

San Diego has 395 licensed childcare providers in our directory, including infant centers, child care centers, and school-age programs. All data is sourced from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

What types of daycare are available in San Diego?

San Diego families can choose between dedicated infant centers, center-based care (preschools and child care centers), and before/after school programs. Each listing shows the license type, ages served, and capacity.

How do I check a San Diego daycare's safety record?

Open a listing to see the state inspection information we have processed so far — for many providers, plain-English summaries of recent inspection reports and any citations. Always confirm the license and inspection record directly with the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Is this directory free for parents?

Yes. Searching, comparing providers, and reading safety records on DaycareNearMe is completely free for families.

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