Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad, California is served by 46 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in CarlsbadProviders
Child Care Centers18View directory
Family Child Care Homes22View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs10View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Carlsbad

18 licensed child care centerss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Aspirations School Of Learning Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 156 Child Care Center Aspirations School Of Learning - Infant Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Carlsbad Country Day School Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 162 Child Care Center Carlsbad Country Day School - Infant Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Casa Montessori De Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Children's Paradise INC. - Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 194 Child Care Center Coastal Sage Montessori Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Discovery Isle Child Development Center Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 103 Child Care Center Discovery Isle Child Development Center - Infant Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Goddard School, The Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Highland Academy Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Kindercare - Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Kindercare - Carlsbad 1648 Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 80 Child Care Center Kindercare - Carlsbad 1648 - Infant Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Kindercare - Carlsbad Infant Center Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Montessori Center, The Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 71 Child Care Center Pilgrim Children's Center Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Sunrise School Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 73

Family Child Care Homes in Carlsbad

22 licensed family child care homess are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Arsalan, Sadaf Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Barbosa De Araujo, Gabriela Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Blakemore, Lani Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Doehner, Kelsey Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Eagleston, Leigh Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Espinosa, Leonie Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gerbarg, Nicole Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hudgins, Brenda Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Landis, Mary Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lima, Linda Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Miller, Shanan Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Molina, Michelle Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Parkhurst, Carlene Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Raimo, Jenelle Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Ramaswamy, Bala Family Chld Care Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Rejane, Minnie Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Torres, Aurelia Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Turner, Kimberly Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Tusan, Taleen Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Vazirinia,sayena Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Watson, Jamie & Eric Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Wheeler, Jennifer Family Child Care Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 14

Preschools in Carlsbad

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Big Future Preschool Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 108 Preschool Christ Presbyterian Preschool Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 56 Preschool Coast Kids Preschool Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 141 Preschool Everbrook Academy Dba Prestige Preschool Academy Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 28 Preschool La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 107 Preschool Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Preschool Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 115

Head Start Programs in Carlsbad

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Eureka Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Laurel Tree EHS Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Maac Project Head Start Carlsbad 1 - Eureka Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 82 Head Start Program Maac Project Head Start Carlsbad 2 Laurel Tree Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 24
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School-Age Programs in Carlsbad

10 licensed school-age programss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Calavera Hills Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Hope Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92010 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Jefferson Elem. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 250 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 250 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Magnolia Elem. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation - Poinsettia Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation-Aviara Oaks Elem. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 250 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation-Buena Vista Elem. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Capacity 140 School-Age Program Carlsbad Educational Foundation-Pacific Rim Elem. Carlsbad, CA 92009 Capacity 250 School-Age Program Kindercare - Carlsbad School Age Carlsbad, CA 92011 Capacity 28

ZIP codes in Carlsbad

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How to pick care in Carlsbad

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Carlsbad, CA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Carlsbad, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Carlsbad is home to 46 state-licensed providers: 18 child care centers, 22 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Carlsbad facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Carlsbad to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Carlsbad licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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