Best Daycares in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in San Diego based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in San Diego
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#1 — SBPC Preschool Score: 23/100
Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — KinderCare Learning Centers Score: 23/100
Sorrento Valley KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in San Diego, CA
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Walter Andersen's Score: 21/100
San Diego's Leading Garden Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Sandy Hill Nursery School Score: 21/100
Sandy Hill | Best Preschool in San Diego, Solana Beach, Del Mar
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Sacred Heart Preschool Score: 20/100
About Sacred Heart Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — North Park Christian School Score: 20/100
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 →
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#7 — Child Development Center NBSD Score: 15/100
Child Development Center (NBSD)
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — Murphy Canyon Preschool Score: 14/100
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 →
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#9 — Early Childhood Education Center Score: 11/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/851188264. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, website, address.
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 →
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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 (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 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.