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Daycare in National City, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in National City, San Diego County, from the state licensing records.

18 centers40 family homes2 infant centers0 school-age1,478 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in National City

18 centers.

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Adventure Point Early Learning Center

1805 E 17th St, 91950 · (619) 259-2480

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 7, 20269 citationsState record
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Adventure Point Early Learning Center

1805 E 17th St, 91950 · (619) 259-2480

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 5, 20267 citationsState record
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Dino Daycare & Preschool

6 Highland Avenue, 91950 · (619) 434-5295

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 10, 20251 citationState record
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Ecs - Highland Head Start

2605 Highland Avenue, 91950 · (619) 477-8083

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 22, 20260 citationsState record
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Ecs - St. Matthew's Head Start

521 East 8th St, 91950 · (619) 512-9886

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 6, 20261 citationState record
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Ecs Harbison Head Start

1540 South Harbison Avenue, 91950 · (619) 475-1765

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 5, 20260 citationsState record
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Ees Parks Child Development Center

2200 E Avenue #5777, 91950 · (619) 477-9602

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 9, 20261 citationState record
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El Toyon State Preschool

2000 East Division Street, 91950 · (619) 336-8046

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 11, 20260 citationsState record
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Episcopal Community Services - Boys & Girls Club

1430 D Avenue, 91950 · (619) 292-2550

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 18, 20251 citationState record
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John Otis Preschool

621 East 18th Street, 91950 · (619) 336-8800

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 20, 20260 citationsState record
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Kimball State Preschool

302 West 18th Street, 91950 · (619) 336-8345

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 15, 20260 citationsState record
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Las Palmas State Preschool

1900 East 18th Street, 91950 · (619) 336-8500

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 8, 20260 citationsState record
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Little Lambs Preschool - National City

1200 East Eighth Street, 91950 · (619) 477-2422

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 17, 20254 citationsState record
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Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center

2401 E. 24th Street, 91950 · (858) 298-2042

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 29, 20261 citationState record
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Little Schoolhouse Child Development Center-infant

2401 E. 24th St, 91950 · (858) 298-2042

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 29, 20261 citationState record
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Olivewood State Preschool

2505 F Avenue, 91950 · (619) 336-8745

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 6, 20261 citationState record
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Palmer Way State Preschool

2900 Palmer Street, 91950 · (619) 336-8945

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 21, 20251 citationState record
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Way Childcare And Preschool Center, The

1920 Sweetwater Road, 91950 · (858) 200-5263

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 26, 20262 citationsState record

Questions about daycare in National City

How many licensed daycares are in National City?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 18 licensed centers (2 infant centers and 0 school-age centers among them) and 40 family child care homes in National City, with 1,478 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in National City?

2 licensed infant centers in National City appear in the data. Many of the 40 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a National City daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in National City?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the San Diego County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.