Best Daycares in LA MESA, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in LA MESA based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.
Top Daycares in LA MESA
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#1 — Cozy Cubs Preschool Score: 34/100
Cozy Cubs Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lisasliltikes.com.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#2 — Foothills Preschool Score: 27/100
Foothills Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.foothillsumc.org/what-we-do/faithacademy/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — BunnyBears Preschool Score: 27/100
BunnyBears Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bunnybears.net/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — ABC Barn Children's Place Preschool Score: 27/100
ABC Barn Children's Place Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.svlc.org/abcbarn.html.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#5 — Lake Murray Christian Preschool Score: 27/100
Lake Murray Christian Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: https://www.lakemurraycommunitychurch.org/preschool.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#6 — Warren-Walker La Mesa Preschool Score: 27/100
Warren-Walker La Mesa Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.warren-walker.com/academics/preschool-junior-kindergarten-la-mesa-campus.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — BunnyBears Preschool La Mesa Score: 25/100
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Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Rancho San Diego KinderCare Score: 19/100
Rancho San Diego KinderCare is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/la-mesa/ca/000646?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA2OTA1LT…
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#9 — AKA La Mesa Head Start Score: 18/100
AKA La Mesa Head Start is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://akaheadstart.org/la-mesa.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#10 — The Grey Rabbit Pre-School Score: 18/100
The Grey Rabbit Pre-School is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education, food. Website: http://www.thegreyrabbitpreschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education, Food. View full profile →
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#11 — Taproot Montessori Score: 18/100
Taproot Montessori is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.taprootpreschool.com.
Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
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#12 — La Mesa Tiny Tots Score: 13/100
La Mesa Tiny Tots is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — The Woods Montessori Preschool Score: 13/100
The Woods Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in La Mesa, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 LA MESA?
- Cozy Cubs Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in LA MESA 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 LA MESA?
- 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 LA MESA?
- Childcare costs in LA MESA 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.