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1 Before or After School Daycare in Imperial Beach, California

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Imperial Beach, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

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    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
  2. 2
    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

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Before or After School Daycare in Imperial Beach, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Imperial Beach, California, making up 14% 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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Imperial Beach

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Vip West-West View Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
525 Third Street, Imperial Beach, CA
Phone
(619) 628-8900

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school 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.