Best Daycares in National City, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in National City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in National City

  1. #1 — Miracle Moments Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Dino Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Plaza Center Head Start Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Adventure Point Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Boys And Girls Head Start Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — ECS Harbison Head Start Score: 11/100

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

  8. #8 — ECS Highland Head Start Score: 11/100

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

  9. #9 — Highland Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — MAAC Project Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Harbison Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in National City?
Miracle Moments Christian Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in National City 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 National City?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in National City?
Childcare costs in National City 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.