How do I choose the right daycare in Imperial Beach?

When choosing a daycare in Imperial Beach, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: 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

What types of daycare are available in Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Imperial Beach, California (5 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in California?

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Imperial Beach for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Imperial Beach

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.

Imperial Beach Preschool

3.95 score

3.9(5)

608 10th Street, Imperial Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

Parents consistently praise Imperial Beach Preschool for exceptional staff care, safety measures, and developmental support. Multiple families report their children thrived academically in elementary school and felt at home at the facility. Staff members are noted for their welcoming attitudes and willingness to work with children at various developmental stages.

Caring and attentive staffstrong safety protocolsgood value for tuitionaccepts children not fully potty trained

St James Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center

3.42 score

3(7)

866 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

St. James Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing the director Linda and staff's care and safety focus, but severe criticism from others who report inadequate education, unprofessional management, and retaliatory expulsion practices. Recent reviews suggest significant staff turnover and quality decline.

Affordableprioritizes child safetyfriendly and caring staffdirector goes above and beyond

Child Daycare & Preschools in Imperial Beach, California

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Imperial Beach, California, making up 71% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Imperial Beach, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Imperial Beach, California, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Imperial Beach, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

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

Imperial Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Imperial Beach for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Imperial Beach must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Imperial Beach, California

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Imperial Beach

Top Rated

V.I.P. Village - State Preschool

Ecs- Hammond Child Development Center

Imperial Beach Preschool

St James Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center

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