40 Infant & Toddler Daycares in San Diego, California
Find the best infant & toddler daycares in San Diego, California. Browse 40 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Infant & Toddler Daycares in San Diego
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.
- 1Scripps Exploring Academy-Infant4.74 score5(14)
9855 Erma Road Ste. 128, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 36 children
Parents consistently praise Scripps Exploring Academy for exceptional childcare with attentive, caring staff who genuinely bond with children. Families report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and experience smooth transitions. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and homey with strong parent communication.
Caring and attentive teachershappy childrensmooth transition to kindergartenacademic preparation (reading and writing) - 2Pacific Beach Presbyterial / Infant Center4.65 score4.9(13)
1675 Garnet, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 12 children
The reviews provided are for Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church, not the daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available. The Google Rating shows 0 reviews for the daycare facility.
None mentioned - reviews are about the churchnot the daycare - 3Kids' Care Club-Infant4.64 score4.8(20)
10414 Craftsman Way, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise Kids' Care Club Infant for its caring, patient staff, nurturing environment, and strong educational curriculum. Children show significant academic progress (reading, writing, math skills ahead of peers) and develop strong social-emotional skills. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, citing trust, safety, and genuine staff dedication.
Caring and patient teacherswarm welcoming environmentstrong academic curr - 4The Merry-Go-Around/Infant4.49 score4.9(6)
9175 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 38 children
Parents consistently praise The Merry-Go-Round/Infant as an exceptional childcare facility with dedicated, caring staff and a strong educational curriculum. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, transparent communication, safety measures, and NAEYC accreditation as reasons for their strong satisfaction and loyalty.
Caring and dedicated staffwelcoming environmentstrong curriculumNAEYC accreditation - 5Congregation Beth Israel/Sid Rubin Infant4.48 score4.6(20)
9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 24 children
Congregation Beth Israel/Sid Rubin Infant Center is highly regarded as a welcoming Jewish community with exceptional staff and clergy. Parents praise the warm, inclusive atmosphere, quality programming including music and Torah study, and professional child development services. The facility serves as both a spiritual center and preschool with strong community engagement.
Welcoming and inclusive communityexceptional rabbis and staffprofessional child development - 6Kids Care Club-Infant4.48 score4.6(20)
9995 Carmel Mountain Road, #B8, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 16 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Care Club for its caring, experienced staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, and academic growth. The facility is clean and well-maintained with engaging activities, outdoor play, and structured curriculum. Multiple families report their children thrived at the center and were well-prepared for elementary school.
Experienced and caring staff with low turnoverexcellent parent communicationindividualized attention to each child's needsclean and well-maintained facilities - 7Bay Park Early Learning Center-Infant4.29 score5(2)
1979 Chicago Street, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 12 children
- 8Bright Beginnings Learning Academy Infant Center4.29 score5(2)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 12 children
- 9Grace Lutheran Child Development Center-Infant4.23 score4.4(7)
3967 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA · Capacity: 28 children
These reviews appear to be about Grace Lutheran Church's worship services rather than the child development center itself. Reviews overwhelmingly praise the liturgical experience, theology, and community atmosphere, though one reviewer reported a negative interaction with a pastor.
Beautiful worship spacereverent liturgyinsightful sermonsquality music and hymns - 10Children'S Growing Center-Infant-1st United Meth4.23 score4.8(2)
2111 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA · Capacity: 20 children
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Infant & Toddler Daycares in San Diego, California
Finding quality infant and toddler care in San Diego is critical for working families. These 40 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 San Diego, 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 consistently praise KinderCare Golfcrest Infant for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and a nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's improved management, effective communication through daily updates, and engaging curriculum balanced with creative activities. Military families specifically note the staff's understanding and emotional support during transitions.
- Address
- 7007 Golfcrest Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 461-5771
- Address
- 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 697-1948
Parents overwhelmingly praise Delmar Highlands KinderCare for exceptional staff care, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Teachers are described as dedicated and going above and beyond. One parent expressed frustration with long waitlist times and repeated fees for toddler placement.
- Address
- 12863 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 794-7710
- Address
- 4426 Mentone Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 224-4733
- Address
- 2277 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 764-5205
- Address
- 535 So. 47th Street, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 263-8823
No reviews about the infant daycare program were found. The reviews provided are for St. Vincent de Paul Village's homeless services and shelter, not the daycare center.
- Address
- 1501 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 645-6718
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy's infant program for exceptional care, nurturing environment, and attentive staff. Families highlight the peace of mind provided by live camera monitoring, nutritious in-house meals, strong teacher-parent communication, and smooth transitions between age groups. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 stars.
- Address
- 10050 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 484-2654
- Address
- 10785 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 566-1996
A Brighter Future Preschool & CDC-Infant receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, attentive staff, strong developmental support, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers. One parent expressed concerns about discipline methods, food quality, and teacher turnover, rating it as merely adequate compared to competitors.
- Address
- 3422 Tripp Court, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 794-9130
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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
- Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities