Best Daycares in Chula Vista, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Chula Vista based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Chula Vista

  1. #1 — Cottontail Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Chula Vista Presbyterian Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Hill Tots Community Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — South Bay Community Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — SBCP Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — La Petite Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Di Colori Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Bonita Learning Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Montessori American School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — First United Methodist Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Bonita Country Day School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Montessori Children’s Home Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Growth Garden Childcare Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — New Hope Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Keen Kiddos Place Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Eastlake Church Children's Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — KinderCare Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Green Hills Bilingual Learning Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Spectrum Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — ECS 4th & D Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  21. #21 — ECS St. John's Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Love N' Learn Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Southwestern Christian Schools Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — ECS Palomar Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Palomar Center Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Castle Park Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — ECS Castle Park Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Orange Ave Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Chula Vista KinderCare Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Kids Creative Learning Center Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Language school, School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chula Vista?
Cottontail Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Chula Vista based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Chula Vista?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Chula Vista?
Childcare costs in Chula Vista vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.