Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in La Mesa, CA

La Mesa, California is served by 54 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 La MesaProviders
Child Care Centers26View directory
Family Child Care Homes20View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools8View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs3View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in La Mesa

26 licensed child care centerss are listed in La Mesa. 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 Abc Barn Children's Place La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 87 Child Care Center Bunnybears Infant Toddler Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 31 Child Care Center Charley Brown Children's Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Charley Brown Children's Center - Infant La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Childtime Children's Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Cozy Cubs 2 - Infant La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 18 Child Care Center Cozy Cubs 3 - Infants La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Foothills Faith Academy La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Foothills Faith Academy - Infant La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 36 Child Care Center La Mesa United Methodist Children's Center La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Infant La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Learning Jungle School - La Mesa Campus La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Lingogarden Academy La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Lingogarden Academy La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 21 Child Care Center Lmsvsd-Maryland Avenue Smart Steps La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Parent Care Family Recovery Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Parent Care Family Recovery Center-Infant La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 11 Child Care Center S.m.a.s.h Afterschool La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Skyline Child Development Center La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 45 Child Care Center St Andrews Episcopal Parish Day School La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 90 Child Care Center St. Andrews Episcopal Parish Day School - Infant La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 22 Child Care Center St. Martin Early Childhood Development Center La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Woods Montessori, The La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 27

Family Child Care Homes in La Mesa

20 licensed family child care homess are listed in La Mesa. 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 Augustin, Samuel Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Barbosa, Ligia Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Brown, Blanca Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Daley, Christina Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Dor, Dalineda Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Franck, Jonas Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Guliasi, Patricia Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hernandez, Rosa Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Jimenez, Maria Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Kammerer, Laurissa Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lorja, Valentina Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Martinez, Cecilia Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Martinez, Kristan Karissa Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Nickell, Lisa Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Romero, Ambria Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Taqatqah, Amira Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Tergene, Johanne Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Vecchione, Jenina Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Victorin, Widmaer Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Wong, Lucilyn Family Child Care La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 14

Preschools in La Mesa

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in La Mesa. 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 An- Nur Academy Child Care Preschool La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 30 Preschool Bunnybears Preschool La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 73 Preschool Cozy Cubs 2 - Preschool La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 38 Preschool Cozy Cubs 3 - Preschool La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 28 Preschool La Mesa Dale Preschool La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 24 Preschool Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 72 Preschool Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 34 Preschool Woods Montessori Preschool,llc, The La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 71

Head Start Programs in La Mesa

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in La Mesa. 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 AKA - La Mesa La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 52 Head Start Program Aka Head Start - La Mesa La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 60
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School-Age Programs in La Mesa

3 licensed school-age programss are listed in La Mesa. 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 Abc Barn Children's Place-Extended Day La Mesa, CA 91941 Capacity 34 School-Age Program An-Nur Academy Child Care Center School Age La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Ymca Teens In Motion: Helix Charter High La Mesa, CA 91942 Capacity 30

ZIP codes in La Mesa

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How to pick care in La Mesa

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, La Mesa is home to 54 state-licensed providers: 26 child care centers, 20 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
How do La Mesa facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in La Mesa to view ratings where available.
Is child care in La Mesa 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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