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Best Daycares in El Cajon, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of El Cajon's 63 daycares, 56 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%.

The local market includes 54 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in El Cajon. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

63
Daycares
56
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in El Cajon

30(48%)
26(41%)
7(11%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in El Cajon: 4.4 (Sample of 63).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in El Cajon: 4.4 (Sample of 63).

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Some of the Best Daycares in El Cajon

Academy of Play
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aunty Lynn's Daycare Centers, Inc.
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aunty Lynn's School-Age Program
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bostonia Global Charter
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cajon Valley State Preschool - Jamacha
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cajon Valley State Preschool - Johnson
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cajon Valley State Preschool - Lexington Elem.
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cajon Valley State Preschool - Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cajon Valley State Preschool - Rios Elementary
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Camden Head Start
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children's Choice - School-Age
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children's Choice Academy - El Cajon
El Cajon, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in El Cajon?
There are 63 licensed child care providers in El Cajon.
What percentage of El Cajon daycares have high quality ratings?
89% of El Cajon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in El Cajon?
54 center-based providers operate in El Cajon.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

All 63 Daycares in El Cajon