13 Infant & Toddler Daycares in Oceanside, California
Find the best infant & toddler daycares in Oceanside, California. Browse 13 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Infant & Toddler Daycares in Oceanside
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — infant & toddler daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Montessori School Of Oceanside #3 - Infant Center4.8 score5(20)
3965 Mission Avenue, Suite 4-5, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 12 children
Royal Montessori School of Oceanside receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and authentic Montessori learning environment. Parents report significant child development gains, strong communication via daily updates, and a warm, family-like community atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and offering enriching activities and events.
Caring and patient staffauthentic Montessori hands-on learning approachobservable child development and academic progressdaily communication with parents via ProCare app - 2New Venture Christian Preschool-Infant4.56 score4.7(20)
4000 Mystra Drive, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 24 children
Reviews praise New Venture Christian Preschool's welcoming and warm staff, uplifting worship services led by Pastor Shawn Mitchell, and quality childcare programs (Venture Island for ages 0-2 and 2-5, Kids World for ages 5-10). Parents appreciate the peaceful church environment, strong biblical teaching, and family-friendly amenities that allow parents to enjoy services while children are cared for.
Welcoming and warm staffcaring pastorsuplifting music and worshi - 3Peppertree Montessori-Infant4.38 score5(3)
427 College Blvd. Ste. I, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 46 children
- 4Garden Day School - Infant4.29 score5(2)
3815 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 20 children
- 5Oceanside Shining Stars Infant Center4.27 score4.5(6)
1122 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 14 children
Oceanside Shining Stars Infant Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, communicative staff and intentional educational approach. Parents highlight the small, intimate setting with enriching activities and strong leadership as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
Friendly and communicative staffsafe and educational environmentstrong leadership and high hiring standardsenriching activities (field trips - 6Children'S Paradise INC. - Infant Center3.82 score3.7(8)
2017a Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 40 children
Children's Paradise Oceanside receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the facility's staff professionalism, cleanliness, and individualized child development support. However, serious safety and supervision concerns have been raised including inappropriate bathroom practices, unexplained injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.
Professional and empathetic staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong communication with parentseducati - 7Family Recovery Center - Child Dev. Ctr. - Infant3.6 score3.5(20)
1100 Sportfisher Drive, Oceanside, CA · Capacity: 20 children
Note: This facility is a recovery center for adults with substance use disorders, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising the program's effectiveness in achieving long-term sobriety, family reunification, and life transformation. Staff are consistently described as caring, supportive, and committed to client success.
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Infant & Toddler Daycares in Oceanside, California
Finding quality infant and toddler care in Oceanside is critical for working families. These 13 facilities specifically cater to children under age 3, with appropriate staff-to-child ratios and age-appropriate activities.
When choosing a infant & toddler daycare in Oceanside, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Infant & Toddler Daycares in Oceanside
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- Address
- 3815 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 967-7000
Royal Montessori School of Oceanside receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and authentic Montessori learning environment. Parents report significant child development gains, strong communication via daily updates, and a warm, family-like community atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and offering enriching activities and events.
- Address
- 3965 Mission Avenue, Suite 4-5, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 722-0243
- Address
- 427 College Blvd. Ste. I, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 940-1931
Reviews praise New Venture Christian Preschool's welcoming and warm staff, uplifting worship services led by Pastor Shawn Mitchell, and quality childcare programs (Venture Island for ages 0-2 and 2-5, Kids World for ages 5-10). Parents appreciate the peaceful church environment, strong biblical teaching, and family-friendly amenities that allow parents to enjoy services while children are cared for.
- Address
- 4000 Mystra Drive, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 721-7777
Oceanside Shining Stars Infant Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, communicative staff and intentional educational approach. Parents highlight the small, intimate setting with enriching activities and strong leadership as key strengths that provide peace of mind.
- Address
- 1122 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 435-0713
Children's Paradise Oceanside receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the facility's staff professionalism, cleanliness, and individualized child development support. However, serious safety and supervision concerns have been raised including inappropriate bathroom practices, unexplained injuries, and allegations of physical discipline.
- Address
- 2017a Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 433-3800
Note: This facility is a recovery center for adults with substance use disorders, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising the program's effectiveness in achieving long-term sobriety, family reunification, and life transformation. Staff are consistently described as caring, supportive, and committed to client success.
- Address
- 1100 Sportfisher Drive, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 439-6702
- Address
- 4760 Oceanside Blvd., #B10, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 724-8955
- Address
- 2860 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 271-0462
Kiddie Academy Oceanside receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents consistently praising the cleanliness, caring staff, educational programs, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress and enjoy attending.
- Address
- 3766 Mission Avenue, #110, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 439-5552
La Petite Academy in Oceanside receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong academic curriculum balancing learning with enrichment activities, and safe, clean facilities. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving socially, emotionally, and academically.
- Address
- 4179 Avenida De La Plata, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 941-5406
Discovery Isle Oceanside receives mostly positive reviews from parents of toddlers and preschoolers who praise the caring staff, curriculum, and developmental progress. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant care quality, safety protocols, communication, and regulatory compliance.
- Address
- 3791 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 845-5765
- Address
- 4280 Via Rancho Road, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 967-5846
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Frequently asked questions
- Low caregiver-to-infant ratios (ideally 1:3 or 1:4)
- Experienced staff trained in infant CPR and first aid
- Safe sleep practices following AAP guidelines
- Clean, age-appropriate environment with proper sanitization
- Consistent daily routines for feeding, napping, and play
- Open communication with parents throughout the day
- Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
- Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
- Check licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Review the curriculum and daily schedule
- Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
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