Daycare in Alpine, CA
7 licensed programs in Alpine (San Diego County): 5 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 307 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in San Diego County
$379/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($19,719 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $379 | $251 |
| Toddler | $269 | $238 |
| Preschool | $243 | $238 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
5 child care centers in Alpine
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Alpine Children's AcademyInfant · licensed for 14
2403 Alpine Boulevard, 91901 · (619) 445-5462
License 376701230 - Alpine Children's Academylicensed for 50
2403 Alpine Boulevard, 91901 · (619) 445-5462
License 376701231 - Alpine Country Day Schoollicensed for 68
1508 Midway Drive, 91901 · (619) 445-3333
License 376701605 - Creekside Early Learning Language Academylicensed for 30
8818 Harbison Canyon Road, 91901 · (619) 659-8695
License 376700974 - Kinder Academylicensed for 60
2605 Alpine Boulevard Suit, 91901 · (619) 722-7393
License 376700992
2 school-age programs in Alpine
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Alpine Children's AcademySchool-age · licensed for 20
2403 Alpine Boulevard, 91901 · (619) 445-5462
License 376701232 - Alpine Country Care ClubSchool-age · licensed for 65
8770 Harbison Canyon Road, 91901 · (619) 445-3553
License 370805460
How can I get help paying for daycare in Alpine?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Alpine: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Alpine, CA?
In San Diego County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $379 a week ($19,719 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $243 a week. A family child care home charged a median $251 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Alpine?
California's list shows 7 licensed programs in Alpine as of October 2026: 5 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 307 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alpine?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.