Best Daycares in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in San Diego based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in San Diego

  1. #1 — North Park Christian School Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13031820626. Type: faith-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — KinderCare Learning Centers Score: 85%

    Sorrento Valley KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in San Diego, CA

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Col Solomon Cdc Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kinder Mission LLC Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — International Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — The Vine Christin Academy Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Hopscotch San Diego Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Golden Poppy Preschool and Infant Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Eastgate Christian School Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Ekobé School of Learning Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Hillcrest Preschool Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Children's Workshop Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — The Bilingual Montessori Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Magic Hours Preschool Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Pre School Early Childhood Score: 74%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Early Childhood Education Center Score: 71%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/851188264. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Score: 71%

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

  18. #18 — Miss Lynda's Preschool Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Canyon Rim Children's Center Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — TLC Preschool Score: 71%

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

  21. #21 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 71%

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

  22. #22 — ABC Learning Center Score: 71%

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

  23. #23 — Unitarian Cooperative Pre-School Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Murphy Canyon Preschool Score: 63%

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

  25. #25 — Panda Bear Preschool Score: 63%

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

  26. #26 — Rising Star Preschool Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — The Kids Bay Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Horizon Christian Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — St. Mark's Nursery School Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Sunshine House Montessori Score: 60%

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in San Diego?
North Park Christian School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in San Diego 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego?
Childcare costs in San Diego 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.