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

Encinitas, California is served by 38 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 EncinitasProviders
Child Care Centers18View directory
Family Child Care Homes12View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools8View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs1View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Encinitas

18 licensed child care centerss are listed in Encinitas. 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 A Children's Garden - Encinitas Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 42 Child Care Center A Children's Garden - Leucadia Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Academy At Bright Horizons, The Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 154 Child Care Center Bambini Montessori Spanish Academy Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Bethlehem Community Early Childhood Center Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 110 Child Care Center Blooming House Montessori Schools Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Bright Horizons At Encinitas Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Bright Kids Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 57 Child Care Center Central Montessori School Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Central Montessori School Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 141 Child Care Center Easter Seals Child Development Center Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Encinitas Country Day School Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 144 Child Care Center Kids By The Sea Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Kids By The Sea Olivehain Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Leucadia Children's School Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Montessori School Of Encinitas Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Montessori School Of Encinitas - Infant Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Village Bloom Child Development Center Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 48

Family Child Care Homes in Encinitas

12 licensed family child care homess are listed in Encinitas. 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 Brenner, Mary J. Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Burns, Cheryl Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Callis, Sashi Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Eilfort, Chaya Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Faraco, Paula Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Kenshur, Kathleen Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Mondragon, Beatriz Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Richards, Bridget Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Watral, Elisangela Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Witzmann, Andrea Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Wode, Melanie Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Yanez, Sylvia Family Child Care Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 14

Preschools in Encinitas

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in Encinitas. 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 Lighthouse Christian Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 60 Preschool Lingua Natal & Jardin International Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 60 Preschool Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca - Flora Vista Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 26 Preschool Magdalena Ecke Ymca Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 152 Preschool Rhoades Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 80 Preschool Saint John The Evangelist Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 89 Preschool San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 67 Preschool St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 47

Head Start Programs in Encinitas

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Encinitas. 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 Encinitas Child Development Center Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 32
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School-Age Programs in Encinitas

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Encinitas. 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 Magdalena Ecke Family Ymca - School-Age (farm Lab) Encinitas, CA 92024 Capacity 151

ZIP codes in Encinitas

ZIP 92024Care providers

How to pick care in Encinitas

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Encinitas, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Encinitas, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Encinitas is home to 38 state-licensed providers: 18 child care centers, 12 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
How do Encinitas facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Encinitas to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Encinitas 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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