Best Daycares in Santee, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Santee based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Santee

  1. #1 — Faith Trolley Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Blooming Blossoms Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Little Learners Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Santee Tiny Tots Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — East County Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The Little School Score: 11/100

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

  7. #7 — My Place Just for Kids Score: 11/100

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

  8. #8 — Tutor Time of Santee Score: 11/100

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

  9. #9 — Santee KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  10. #10 — LuLu's Day Care Score: 11/100

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

  11. #11 — BunnyBears Preschool Santee Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Children's Choice Learning Connection Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care 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 Santee?
Faith Trolley Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Santee 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 Santee?
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 Santee?
Childcare costs in Santee 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.