Best Daycares in ESCONDIDO, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 38 daycares and childcare centers in ESCONDIDO based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in ESCONDIDO

  1. #1 — MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA - HERITAGE CHARTER Score: 7/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA - HERITAGE CHARTER in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 644-2185.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  2. #2 — ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-6296.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-9215.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — LINCOLN STATE PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists LINCOLN STATE PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 489-4131.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — CENTRAL STATE PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists CENTRAL STATE PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 489-4131.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — COMMUNITY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists COMMUNITY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 739-8649.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — LIL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists LIL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 291-1100.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — EMMANUEL FAITH PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists EMMANUEL FAITH PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-2541.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — LITTLE ELMS Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists LITTLE ELMS in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (424) 257-2857.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  10. #10 — FRIENDLY CHILDREN'S GARDEN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists FRIENDLY CHILDREN'S GARDEN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 421-6014.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — LILAC MONTESSORI Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists LILAC MONTESSORI in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (442) 999-4969.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 747-3029.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists CHILDREN'S PARADISE INC in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 407-8500.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — HEARTBEAT MUSIC & PA ACADEMY PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists HEARTBEAT MUSIC & PA ACADEMY PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (619) 942-0772.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — GARFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists GARFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (619) 884-4364.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — GROWING MINDS WEST MISSION CDC Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists GROWING MINDS WEST MISSION CDC in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 471-5483.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — ESCONDIDO EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (858) 715-2642.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — INFUSION CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists INFUSION CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 746-5030.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists CHILDREN'S CHOICE ACADEMY in ESCONDIDO, CA as a SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (619) 249-4328.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-2474.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY INFANT Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists KINDERCARE S. CENTRE CITY PARKWAY INFANT in ESCONDIDO, CA as a INFANT CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-2474.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — OAKHILL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/NCCS Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists OAKHILL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER/NCCS in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 739-9195.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  23. #23 — PALOMAR COMM. COLL. DIST. ECE LAB SCHOOL ESCONDIDO Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists PALOMAR COMM. COLL. DIST. ECE LAB SCHOOL ESCONDIDO in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 744-1150.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  24. #24 — ST. MARY'S PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ST. MARY'S PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-1611.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — NCCS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-EUCALYPTUS Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists NCCS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-EUCALYPTUS in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-1302.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — CALVIN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists CALVIN CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 520-8431.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-PIONEER PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 489-4131.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-JUNIPER PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-JUNIPER PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 489-4131.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  29. #29 — ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-ROSE SCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT-ROSE SCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 489-4131.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  30. #30 — SAN PASQUAL UNION PRESCHOOL Score: 6/100

    State registry snapshot: the California CDSS export retrieved 2026-10-01 lists SAN PASQUAL UNION PRESCHOOL in ESCONDIDO, CA as a DAY CARE CENTER. The source status is LICENSED. The registry lists phone (760) 745-4931.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in ESCONDIDO?
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA - HERITAGE CHARTER is currently the #1 ranked daycare in ESCONDIDO 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 ESCONDIDO?
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 ESCONDIDO?
Childcare costs in ESCONDIDO 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.