Best Daycares in Chula Vista, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in Chula Vista based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Chula Vista
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#1 — Hill Tots Community Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Bonita Learning Academy Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#3 — New Hope Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#4 — Dionicio Morales Child Development Center Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Spectrum Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#7 — South Bay Community Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Di Colori Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#9 — Cottontail Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — SBCP Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — Montessori American School Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#12 — Bonita Country Day School Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#13 — ECS Palomar Head Start Score: 70%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
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#14 — Keen Kiddos Place Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#15 — KinderCare Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#16 — Montessori Children’s Home Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — Chula Vista Presbyterian Preschool Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#18 — Eastlake Church Children's Center Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#19 — Love N' Learn Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#20 — First United Methodist Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#21 — Growth Garden Childcare Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#22 — Green Hills Bilingual Learning Academy Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#23 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#24 — Chula Vista KinderCare Score: 57%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#25 — Eastlake KinderCare Score: 57%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#26 — Southwestern Christian Schools Score: 51%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#27 — Kids Creative Learning Center Score: 51%
Programs: Preschool, Language school, School. View full profile →
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#28 — ECS Castle Park Head Start Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#29 — Castle Park Head Start Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#30 — Orange Ave Preschool Score: 49%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →
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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 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.