Best Daycares in CHULA VISTA, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 31 daycares and childcare centers in CHULA VISTA based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in CHULA VISTA

  1. #1 — Hill Tots Community Preschool Score: 27/100

    Hill Tots Community Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.hilltotspreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — New Hope Preschool Score: 27/100

    New Hope Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.newhopeeastlake.org/preschool.

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

  3. #3 — Bonita Learning Academy Score: 26/100

    Bonita Learning Academy is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.bonitalearningacademy.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Di Colori Preschool Score: 25/100

    Di Colori Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://di-colori-1.jimdosite.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Dionicio Morales Child Development Center Score: 25/100

    Dionicio Morales Child Development Center is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://maof.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Score: 25/100

    Mexican American Opportunity Foundation is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.maof.org.

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

  7. #7 — Montessori American School Score: 25/100

    Montessori American School is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://www.montessoriamerican.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing.

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

  8. #8 — Keen Kiddos Place Score: 23/100

    Keen Kiddos Place is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.keenkiddos.com/.

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

  9. #9 — KinderCare Score: 23/100

    KinderCare is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/chula-vista/ca/301770?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA4MTA3LTU1OS1sb2N…

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

  10. #10 — Bonita Country Day School Score: 22/100

    Bonita Country Day School is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://bonitacountryday.org/.

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

  11. #11 — Cottontail Preschool Score: 22/100

    Cottontail Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cottontailpreschool.net/#cid=spps.

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

  12. #12 — ECS Palomar Head Start Score: 22/100

    ECS Palomar Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.daycarecenterssite.com/chulavista-ca/palomar-head-start.html.

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

  13. #13 — Chula Vista Presbyterian Preschool Score: 21/100

    Chula Vista Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cvprespreschool.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Eastlake Church Children's Center Score: 21/100

    Eastlake Church Children's Center is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.eastlakechildrenscenter.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Montessori Children’s Home Score: 21/100

    Montessori Children’s Home is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.montessorichildrenshome.com/.

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

  16. #16 — First United Methodist Preschool Score: 20/100

    First United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.fumccv.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Green Hills Bilingual Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Green Hills Bilingual Learning Academy is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://greenhillsbilingual.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Growth Garden Childcare Score: 20/100

    Growth Garden Childcare is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://growthgardenpresch.wixsite.com/growthgarden.

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

  19. #19 — La Petite Academy Score: 20/100

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  20. #20 — Chula Vista KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Chula Vista KinderCare is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/chula-vista/ca/303073?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA4MjI…

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

  21. #21 — Eastlake KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Eastlake KinderCare is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Love N' Learn Preschool Score: 18/100

    Love N' Learn Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.lovenlearn.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Kids Creative Learning Center Score: 17/100

    Kids Creative Learning Center is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, language school, school. Website: http://www.kcpreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Castle Park Head Start Score: 16/100

    Castle Park Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.ecscalifornia.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — ECS 4th & D Head Start Score: 16/100

    ECS 4th & D Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/head-start-and-early-head-start.

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

  26. #26 — ECS Castle Park Head Start Score: 16/100

    ECS Castle Park Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.ecscalifornia.org.

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

  27. #27 — ECS St. John's Head Start Score: 16/100

    ECS St. John's Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/head-start-and-early-head-start.

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

  28. #28 — Orange Ave Preschool Score: 16/100

    Orange Ave Preschool is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.orangepreschool.net.

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

  29. #29 — Palomar Center Head Start Score: 16/100

    Palomar Center Head Start is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ecscalifornia.org/ecs-head-start-centers-and-options/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Bright Beginnings Childcare Score: 13/100

    Bright Beginnings Childcare is a childcare center in Chula Vista, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in CHULA VISTA?
Hill Tots Community Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in CHULA VISTA based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in CHULA VISTA?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.