Mar 18, 2026 - News

San Diego child care prices, mapped

Kate Murphy

Two maps showing the average weekly cost of day care for kids under two by San Diego-area zip code, as of February 2026. Day care centers tend to be more expensive than in-home day cares, and both tend to be more expensive in central San Diego. Weekly costs range from $190 per week for in-home day care in 91935 to $639 per week for day care centers in 92127. — Data: YMCA; Maps: Erin Davis/Axios

Curious about where your ZIP code lands for child care costs? Explore these San Diego County maps to find current prices.

Zoom in: Rates for infants and preschoolers range from $180 to $640 per week depending on where you live, YMCA data shows.

La Jolla has the most expensive in-home child care options on average, while Rancho Bernardo and Solana Beach have the highest rates for child care centers, according to an Axios analysis.

How it works: The maps show the average full-time weekly rates for infants (newborns to 2-year-olds) and preschoolers (ages 2-5) across San Diego County as of February 2026.

The data from local providers is compiled by the YMCA quarterly.

Two maps showing the average weekly cost of daycare for kids ages 2 to 5 by San Diego-area zip code, as of February 2026. Daycare centers tend to be more expensive than in-home daycares, and both tend to be more expensive in central San Diego. Weekly costs range from $180 per week for in-home daycare in 91935 to $496 per week for daycare centers in 92075. — Data: YMCA; Maps: Erin Davis/Axios

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