Best Daycares in Solana Beach, CA — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 6 daycares and childcare centers in Solana Beach based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Solana Beach
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#1 — Solana Beach Child Development Center Score: 86%
Solana Beach Child Development Center is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sbsd.net/cdc.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool Score: 86%
Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.solanapres.org.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Solana Beach Presbyterian Pre-School Score: 80%
Solana Beach Presbyterian Pre-School is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.solanapres.org.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Hanna Fenichel Center Score: 69%
Hanna Fenichel Center is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.hannafenichel.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#5 — Sandy Hill Nursery School Score: 69%
Sandy Hill Nursery School is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.sandyhillnurseryschool.org/.
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
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#6 — Solana Beach Community Preschool Score: 69%
Solana Beach Community Preschool is a childcare center in Solana Beach, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sbcpreschool.com/.
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care 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 Solana Beach?
- Solana Beach Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach?
- 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 Solana Beach?
- Childcare costs in Solana Beach 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.