16 Child Daycare & Preschools in La Jolla, California
Browse all 16 child daycare & preschools in La Jolla, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in La Jolla
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.
- 1M.I.S.D. Children'S House4.5 score5(5)
8745 La Jolla Scenic Drive N., La Jolla, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
M.I.S.D. Children's House (La Jolla Montessori) has a perfect 5-star rating based on five detailed parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, safe environment, skilled and caring teachers, strong Montessori curriculum, and visible child development across multiple areas of learning.
Warm and safe environmentengaged and happy childrencreative and practical learning activitiesindividualized attention to each child's needs - 2Jewish Community Ctr; M. Larry Lawrence Branch4.48 score4.6(20)
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 241 children
The Jewish Community Center M. Larry Lawrence Branch in La Jolla receives consistently high praise from members across all age groups. Parents and members highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent facilities, responsive staff, and diverse programming for children and adults. The center is described as more than a daycare—a place that fosters meaningful connections and community belonging.
Amazing staff responsivenessstunning facilitiesclean and well-maintained spacesoutdoor pool - 3Mckinney Fam.Ymca-La Jolla Character Builders(Ydc)4.32 score4.4(20)
8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
This facility receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its modern, clean infrastructure and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight excellent childcare services, pools, fitness equipment, and family-friendly features. A few reviewers note occasional staffing issues, navigation challenges, and some interpersonal conflicts among members.
Modern and clean facilityexcellent pools and aquatic amenitiesquality childcare servicescomprehensive fitness equip - 4Mckinney Family Ymca La Jolla Preschool4.32 score4.4(20)
8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility as one of the nicest in the United States, highlighting modern equipment, clean amenities, and excellent pools. The childcare services receive strong approval, with parents noting their children ages 2-7 enjoy attending. Most reviews focus on the overall facility quality rather than preschool-specific programs.
modern facilitycleanpools and jacuzziquality gym equipment - 5La Jolla Country Day School4.23 score4.3(17)
9490 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 74 children
LA JOLLA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the school's innovative curriculum, supportive community, and caring faculty. Parents highlight the school's academic excellence combined with encouragement of critical thinking and personal development. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction, with children thriving after struggling in other educational settings.
Innovative curriculumthoughtful and enthusiastic teachersexcellent administrative supportstrong academic programs (math
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Highest rated daycares in La Jolla based on parent reviews
M.I.S.D. Children'S House
8745 La Jolla Scenic Drive N., La Jolla, CA
M.I.S.D. Children's House (La Jolla Montessori) has a perfect 5-star rating based on five detailed parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, safe environment, skilled and caring teachers, strong Montessori curriculum, and visible child development across multiple areas of learning.
Jewish Community Ctr; M. Larry Lawrence Branch
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA
The Jewish Community Center M. Larry Lawrence Branch in La Jolla receives consistently high praise from members across all age groups. Parents and members highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent facilities, responsive staff, and diverse programming for children and adults. The center is described as more than a daycare—a place that fosters meaningful connections and community belonging.
Mckinney Fam.Ymca-La Jolla Character Builders(Ydc)
8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
This facility receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its modern, clean infrastructure and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight excellent childcare services, pools, fitness equipment, and family-friendly features. A few reviewers note occasional staffing issues, navigation challenges, and some interpersonal conflicts among members.
Mckinney Family Ymca La Jolla Preschool
8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility as one of the nicest in the United States, highlighting modern equipment, clean amenities, and excellent pools. The childcare services receive strong approval, with parents noting their children ages 2-7 enjoy attending. Most reviews focus on the overall facility quality rather than preschool-specific programs.
Beth Montessori
8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA
Montessori School Of La Jolla
6540 Soledad Mtn. Road, La Jolla, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in La Jolla, California
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in La Jolla, California, making up 70% of the 23 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla
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- Address
- 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 452-3030
- Address
- 6540 Soledad Mtn. Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-5199
M.I.S.D. Children's House (La Jolla Montessori) has a perfect 5-star rating based on five detailed parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, safe environment, skilled and caring teachers, strong Montessori curriculum, and visible child development across multiple areas of learning.
- Address
- 8745 La Jolla Scenic Drive N., La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 535-0500
The Jewish Community Center M. Larry Lawrence Branch in La Jolla receives consistently high praise from members across all age groups. Parents and members highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, excellent facilities, responsive staff, and diverse programming for children and adults. The center is described as more than a daycare—a place that fosters meaningful connections and community belonging.
- Address
- 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 362-1171
This facility receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its modern, clean infrastructure and comprehensive amenities. Parents highlight excellent childcare services, pools, fitness equipment, and family-friendly features. A few reviewers note occasional staffing issues, navigation challenges, and some interpersonal conflicts among members.
- Address
- 8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 453-3483
Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility as one of the nicest in the United States, highlighting modern equipment, clean amenities, and excellent pools. The childcare services receive strong approval, with parents noting their children ages 2-7 enjoy attending. Most reviews focus on the overall facility quality rather than preschool-specific programs.
- Address
- 8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 453-3483
- Address
- 6551 Soledad Mt. Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 551-7780
- Address
- 6551 Soledad Mt. Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 551-7780
- Address
- 9224 Regents Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 246-0900
- Address
- 9224 Regents Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 246-0900
- Address
- 6580 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-8019
- Address
- 1111 Marine Street, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-9422
- Address
- 8350 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 622-0229
- Address
- 2225 Torrey Pines Lane, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-0184
- Address
- 6580 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 454-8019
- Address
- 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA
- Phone
- (858) 967-6531
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- 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
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