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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

ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL-BARRY TED MOSKOWITZ CCC

DAY CARE CENTER

880 FRONT STREET, SUITE 1295, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
70

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

ASPEN LEAF PRESCHOOL - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

DAY CARE CENTER

1730 MONROE AVE SUITE C, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
20

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

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CHILD CARE CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

5500 CAMPANILE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92182

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
136

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

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CHILD CARE CENTER INFANT CTR

INFANT CENTER

5500 CAMPANILE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92182

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
64

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

AU CLAIR DE LUNE

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

1978 COOLIDGE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

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
28
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

AU CLAIR DE LUNE

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

1945 COOLIDGE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

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
57
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

BALDWIN ACADEMY

DAY CARE CENTER

1760 & 1762 HORNBLEND STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
68

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

BALDWIN ACADEMY - INFANT

INFANT CENTER

1752 HORNBLEND STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

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
27

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

BARRIO LOGAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

2138 LOGAN AVENUE, 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
72

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

BAY PARK ACADEMY

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

5050 Milton ST, San Diego, CA 92110

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
85
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

BAY PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

INFANT CENTER

1955 CHICAGO STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

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
14

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

BAY PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

1955 CHICAGO STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
28

Last state visit · October 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

BAY PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

1969 CHICAGO STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

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

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

BAY POINT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

2850 WASP WAY, 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
53

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

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING ACADEMY

DAY CARE CENTER

3219 CLAIREMONT MESA BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
75

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

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING ACADEMY INFANT CENTER

INFANT CENTER

3219 CLAIREMONT MESA BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117

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
41

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

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT DEL MAR

DAY CARE CENTER

3720 ARROYO SORRENTO ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
151

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

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT TIERRASANTA

DAY CARE CENTER

6090 SANTO ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92124

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
157

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

CABRILLO PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

3120 TALBOT 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
24

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

CANYONS PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

5055 GOVERNOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122

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 · 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 ·

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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    Browse licensed providers in San Diego and save the ones that fit your schedule and your child's age.

  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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