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 — SBPC Preschool Score: 100%

    Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — 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 →

  3. #3 — Child Development Center NBSD Score: 91%

    Child Development Center (NBSD)

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  4. #4 — Sacred Heart Preschool Score: 91%

    About Sacred Heart Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Col Solomon Cdc Score: 86%

    Col Solomon Cdc is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://sandi.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Kinder Mission LLC Score: 86%

    Kinder Mission LLC is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kindermission.com/.

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

  7. #7 — International Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 86%

    International Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.intlpreschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — The Vine Christin Academy Score: 86%

    The Vine Christin Academy is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://youracademy.us/.

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

  9. #9 — Hopscotch San Diego Score: 86%

    Hopscotch San Diego is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://hopscotchsandiego.com/.

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

  10. #10 — KinderCare Learning Centers Score: 85%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Walter Andersen's Score: 81%

    San Diego's Leading Garden Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — All Saints' Preschool 92103 Score: 80%

    All Saints' Preschool 92103 is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sdallsaints.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Miss Lynda's Preschool Score: 80%

    Miss Lynda's Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.misslyndaspreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — ABC Learning Center Score: 80%

    ABC Learning Center is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.abcLearningSD.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Kid Ventures Preschool Academy Score: 80%

    Kid Ventures Preschool Academy is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://indoorplaysandiego.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Sandy Hill Nursery School Score: 73%

    Sandy Hill | Best Preschool in San Diego, Solana Beach, Del Mar

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Child Development Associates Score: 71%

    Child Development Associates is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.cdasandiego.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — 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 →

  19. #19 — Unitarian Cooperative Pre-School Score: 71%

    Unitarian Cooperative Pre-School is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ucpreschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — St Rita's Preschool Score: 69%

    St Rita's Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://stritassd.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Beth Montessori Score: 69%

    Beth Montessori is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.bethmontessori.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Rising Star Preschool Score: 69%

    Rising Star Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.risingstarpreschool.com/.

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

  23. #23 — The Kids Bay Learning Center Score: 69%

    The Kids Bay Learning Center is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thekidsbay.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Horizon Christian Preschool Score: 69%

    Horizon Christian Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://horizonchristianacademy.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — St. Mark's Nursery School Score: 69%

    St. Mark's Nursery School is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://stmarksnurseryschool.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Del Mar Score: 69%

    Bright Horizons Family Center at Del Mar is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website:…

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

  27. #27 — Champions at Sequoia Preschool Score: 66%

    Champions at Sequoia Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, after school program, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, After school program, Education. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Murphy Canyon Preschool Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9409174383. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Wee Care Preschool Score: 60%

    Wee Care Preschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.2weecarepreschools.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Newbreak Playschool Score: 60%

    Newbreak Playschool is a childcare center in San Diego, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://newbreakplayschool.com.

    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?
SBPC Preschool 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.