Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Del Mar, CA
Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Del Mar. Average rating: 4.88/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Del Mar, California at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.88/5
- Parent reviews
- 21
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Del Mar has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.88/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Del Mar
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.
- 1Torrey Pines Montessori Center4.58 score5(7)
2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a small, family-run Montessori preschool in Del Mar that receives consistent praise from parents for its academic rigor, caring teachers, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly advance significantly in reading, math, and social skills, with many exceeding kindergarten-level competency by graduation. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and structured daily routines.
Small class sizeshigh student-teacher ratioexperienced long-term staffMontessori-based curriculum with emphasis on academics - 2Torrey Pines Montessori Center4.58 score5(7)
2586 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a highly-regarded family-run preschool in Del Mar that emphasizes academic excellence alongside a nurturing, play-based environment. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes, attentive teachers, and the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten with advanced reading and math skills. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong friendships in a structured yet caring setting.
Small class sizeshigh student-teacher ratioexperienced and caring teachersstrong academic focus (reading - 3Trump'S Del Mar Hills Nursery School INC.4.5 score5(5)
13692 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Trump's Del Mar Hills Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who genuinely support each child's development. The school emphasizes play-based learning combined with educational preparation, featuring an excellent music program and nature-focused curriculum that helps children transition smoothly to kindergarten.
Caring and well-educated teacherswarm and nurturing environmentplay-based learning approachexcellent music/Singing Time program
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Del Mar
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Del Mar (12–60 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Del Mar based on parent reviews
Torrey Pines Montessori Center
2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a small, family-run Montessori preschool in Del Mar that receives consistent praise from parents for its academic rigor, caring teachers, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly advance significantly in reading, math, and social skills, with many exceeding kindergarten-level competency by graduation. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and structured daily routines.
Torrey Pines Montessori Center
2586 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a highly-regarded family-run preschool in Del Mar that emphasizes academic excellence alongside a nurturing, play-based environment. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes, attentive teachers, and the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten with advanced reading and math skills. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong friendships in a structured yet caring setting.
Trump'S Del Mar Hills Nursery School INC.
13692 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA
Parents consistently praise Trump's Del Mar Hills Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who genuinely support each child's development. The school emphasizes play-based learning combined with educational preparation, featuring an excellent music program and nature-focused curriculum that helps children transition smoothly to kindergarten.
Leport School Solana Beach
1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA
One parent highlighted the engaging and colorful classroom activities, while another expressed strong dissatisfaction with the administrative experience, describing the operation as a call center focused on sales rather than education. The community's positive view of the school's local involvement stands in contrast to the individual's negative experience with the enrollment process.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Del Mar, California
There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Del Mar, 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 Del Mar have an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.88 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Del Mar, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Del Mar
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Parents consistently praise Trump's Del Mar Hills Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who genuinely support each child's development. The school emphasizes play-based learning combined with educational preparation, featuring an excellent music program and nature-focused curriculum that helps children transition smoothly to kindergarten.
- Address
- 13692 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA
- Phone
- (858) 755-8338
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a small, family-run Montessori preschool in Del Mar that receives consistent praise from parents for its academic rigor, caring teachers, and balanced approach to learning and play. Children reportedly advance significantly in reading, math, and social skills, with many exceeding kindergarten-level competency by graduation. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and structured daily routines.
- Address
- 2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA
- Phone
- (858) 481-9501
Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a highly-regarded family-run preschool in Del Mar that emphasizes academic excellence alongside a nurturing, play-based environment. Parents consistently praise the small class sizes, attentive teachers, and the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten with advanced reading and math skills. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong friendships in a structured yet caring setting.
- Address
- 2586 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA
- Phone
- (858) 481-9501
One parent highlighted the engaging and colorful classroom activities, while another expressed strong dissatisfaction with the administrative experience, describing the operation as a call center focused on sales rather than education. The community's positive view of the school's local involvement stands in contrast to the individual's negative experience with the enrollment process.
- Address
- 1010 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA
- Phone
- (408) 973-7337
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