Best Daycare Centers in Lemon Grove, CA
Compare 14 daycare centers in Lemon Grove. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lemon Grove, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.9/5
- Parent reviews
- 27
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Lemon Grove has 14 licensed daycares with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91945 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lemon Grove
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Christian Church Of Lemon Grove School Age Prog.4.51 score4.7(13)
6970 San Miguel Ave, Lemon Grove, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Christian Church of Lemon Grove School Age Program receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its welcoming, multicultural environment and Bible-based approach. Parents highlight the friendly community, diverse programming including Spanish language options, and the pastor's engaging sermons. The facility makes families feel genuinely welcomed and at home.
Welcoming and inclusive atmospheremulticultural communityBible-based teachingsbilingual programming with Spanish translation
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Lemon Grove
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lemon Grove, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lemon Grove zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91945 | 14 | 4.9 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lemon Grove (24–90 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lemon Grove based on parent reviews
Christian Church Of Lemon Grove School Age Prog.
6970 San Miguel Ave, Lemon Grove, CA
Christian Church of Lemon Grove School Age Program receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its welcoming, multicultural environment and Bible-based approach. Parents highlight the friendly community, diverse programming including Spanish language options, and the pastor's engaging sermons. The facility makes families feel genuinely welcomed and at home.
Merry Go Round Learning Center - School Age
2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
Parents highlight the facility's convenient location, affordable pricing, and flexible scheduling, noting that children are excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers praise Ms. Carey's hands-on management and the teachers' patience, though one family's positive experience followed a difficult search involving long waitlists and a previous negative placement at a different center.
Merry Go Round Learning Center
2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
Parents highlight the center's affordability, flexible scheduling, and nutritious hot lunch option. Reviewers note that staff, particularly Ms. Cary, are experienced and patient, helping children with developmental milestones like potty training and early academics. Children are described as excited to attend and happy at pickup, with structured activities preparing them for kindergarten.
Lighthouse Christian Preschool
1345 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA
Parents highlight the center's clean, safe, and caring environment, noting the director's involvement and the developmentally appropriate, theme-based curriculum. Reviewers appreciate the affordable tuition and the inclusion of extracurricular activities like gymnastics and language classes, which contribute to their children's emotional, educational, and spiritual growth.
Christian Creative Learning Academy
2920 Main St, Lemon Grove, CA
Christian Creative Learning Academy/School-Age
2920 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA
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Daycare Centers in Lemon Grove, California
There are 14 daycare centers in Lemon Grove, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lemon Grove have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.92 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lemon Grove, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the facility's convenient location, affordable pricing, and flexible scheduling, noting that children are excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers praise Ms. Carey's hands-on management and the teachers' patience, though one family's positive experience followed a difficult search involving long waitlists and a previous negative placement at a different center.
- Address
- 2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 469-7281
Parents highlight the center's affordability, flexible scheduling, and nutritious hot lunch option. Reviewers note that staff, particularly Ms. Cary, are experienced and patient, helping children with developmental milestones like potty training and early academics. Children are described as excited to attend and happy at pickup, with structured activities preparing them for kindergarten.
- Address
- 2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 469-7281
Parents highlight the center's clean, safe, and caring environment, noting the director's involvement and the developmentally appropriate, theme-based curriculum. Reviewers appreciate the affordable tuition and the inclusion of extracurricular activities like gymnastics and language classes, which contribute to their children's emotional, educational, and spiritual growth.
- Address
- 1345 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 740-0017
- Address
- 6970 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 465-1887
- Address
- 2920 Main St, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 698-4306
- Address
- 2920 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 698-4306
Christian Church of Lemon Grove School Age Program receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its welcoming, multicultural environment and Bible-based approach. Parents highlight the friendly community, diverse programming including Spanish language options, and the pastor's engaging sermons. The facility makes families feel genuinely welcomed and at home.
- Address
- 6970 San Miguel Ave, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 465-1887
- Address
- 8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 466-8624
- Address
- 7059 San Miguel, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 460-6611
- Address
- 7885 Golden Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5637
- Address
- 8350 Mount Vernon Street, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5600
- Address
- 7059 San Miguel Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5619
- Address
- 7550 Canton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5673
- Address
- 1750 Madera Street, Lemon Grove, CA
- Phone
- (619) 825-5621
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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