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 — Dino Daycare Score: 86%

    Dino Daycare is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Dinodaycare.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Adventure Point Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Adventure Point Early Learning Center is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.adventurepointkids.com/.

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

  3. #3 — MAAC Project Head Start Score: 84%

    MAAC Project Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.maacproject.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Highland Head Start Score: 83%

    Episcopal Community Services

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Miracle Moments Christian Preschool Score: 80%

    Miracle Moments Christian Preschool is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.miraclemoments.org/.

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

  6. #6 — Plaza Center Head Start Score: 69%

    Plaza Center Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ecscalifornia.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Lambs Preschool is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.littlelambspreschoolnc.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Boys And Girls Head Start Score: 69%

    Boys And Girls Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ecscalifornia.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — ECS Highland Head Start Score: 57%

    ECS Highland Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ecscalifornia.org.

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

  10. #10 — ECS Harbison Head Start Score: 57%

    ECS Harbison Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  11. #11 — Harbison Head Start Score: 57%

    Harbison Head Start is a childcare center in National City, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/harbison-head-start.

    Programs: 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in National City?
Dino Daycare 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 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 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.