Daycare in Lemon Grove, CA
11 licensed programs in Lemon Grove (San Diego County): 8 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 482 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.
8 child care centers in Lemon Grove
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Christian Church of Lemon Grove Prescholicensed for 90
6970 San Miguel Avenue, 91945 · (619) 465-1887
License 370800119 - Christian Church of Lemon Grove PreschoInfant · licensed for 11
6970 San Miguel Avenue, 91945 · (619) 465-1887
License 376700721 - Christian Creative Learning Academylicensed for 70
2920 Main Street, 91945 · (619) 698-4306
License 370800120 - Lemon Grove Childcare Centerlicensed for 30
3468 Citrus Street Stes a, 91945 · (619) 818-0150
License 376701480 - Lgsd Early Childhood Education Centerlicensed for 24
8425 Palm Street, 91945 · (619) 825-5722
License 376701536 - Merry Go Round Learning Centerlicensed for 49
2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, 91945 · (619) 469-7281
License 376600792 - St. John of the Cross Preschoollicensed for 50
8175 Lemon Grove Way, 91945 · (619) 466-8624
License 370805563 - Sunshine's Preschool Academylicensed for 30
3205 Washington Street, 91945 · (619) 431-8202
License 376701516
3 school-age programs in Lemon Grove
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Christian Church of Lemon Grove SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 60
6970 San Miguel Avenue, 91945 · (619) 465-1887
License 370806115 - Christian Creative Learning Academy/SchSchool-age · licensed for 40
2920 Main Street, 91945 · (619) 698-4306
License 370805905 - Merry Go Round Learning Center - SchoolSchool-age · licensed for 28
2749 Lemon Grove Avenue, 91945 · (619) 469-7281
License 376600791
How can I get help paying for daycare in Lemon Grove?
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 Lemon Grove: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove?
California's list shows 11 licensed programs in Lemon Grove as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 3 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 482 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Lemon Grove?
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.