Best Daycares in EL CAJON, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 22 daycares and childcare centers in EL CAJON based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in EL CAJON

  1. #1 — Academy of Play Score: 27/100

    Academy of Play is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://AofPlay.com/.

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

  2. #2 — All Kids Academy Head Start Score: 27/100

    All Kids Academy Head Start is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://akaheadstart.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Preschool Score: 27/100

    Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fhpc.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Oak Tree Academy Score: 27/100

    Oak Tree Academy is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.oaktreeacademysd.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Ready Set Grow Learning Center Score: 26/100

    Ready Set Grow Learning Center is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://readysetgrowsd.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Door To the Future Preschool Score: 25/100

    Door To the Future Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.doortothefuturepreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — El Cajon Wesleyan Preschool Score: 25/100

    El Cajon Wesleyan Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ecwesleyan.com.

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

  8. #8 — Redwood Head Start Score: 25/100

    Redwood Head Start is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.akaheadstart.org.

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

  9. #9 — Kindercare Score: 23/100

    Kindercare is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.kindercare.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Chase Ranch Montessori School Score: 22/100

    Chase Ranch Montessori School is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.chaseranchmontessori.com.

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

  11. #11 — Wisdom Works Christian Preschool Score: 22/100

    Wisdom Works Christian Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.wisdomworkschristianpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Dayspring Christian Learning Center Score: 21/100

    Dayspring Christian Learning Center is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dayspringlearning.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Garden Canyon Preschool Score: 21/100

    Garden Canyon Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://gardencayonpreschool.com.

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

  14. #14 — St. John's Lutheran Church Summer Camp Score: 21/100

    St. John's Lutheran Church Summer Camp is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://stjohnslutheranpreschoolelcajon.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Die Rasselbande Preschool Score: 20/100

    Die Rasselbande Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dierasselbande.com/.

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

  16. #16 — First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.youhaveaplace.com/flc/Preschool/tabid/55/Default.aspx.

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

  17. #17 — Miracle Moments Christian Preschool Score: 18/100

    Miracle Moments Christian Preschool is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.miraclemoments.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Montessori Taproot Score: 18/100

    Montessori Taproot is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://taprootpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 18/100

    Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.taprootpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Children's Choice Learning Center Score: 16/100

    Children's Choice Learning Center is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenschoicepreschool.com/.

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

  21. #21 — CHILDREN'S CHOICE LEARNING CONNECTION Score: 16/100

    CHILDREN'S CHOICE LEARNING CONNECTION is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.childrenschoicepreschool.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Baby Boop Daycare Score: 13/100

    Baby Boop Daycare is a childcare center in El Cajon, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. 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 EL CAJON?
Academy of Play is currently the #1 ranked daycare in EL CAJON 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 EL CAJON?
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 EL CAJON?
Childcare costs in EL CAJON 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.