Seven preschool and childcare programs serve Coronado Island in 92118, spanning faith-based preschools, Montessori instruction, center-based daycare, and on-base military childcare near North Island Naval Air Station. Waitlists are common on the island, especially for infant and toddler spots — families relocating to Coronado should also check K–12 and private school options for elementary-age children.
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VerifiedCoronado has seven preschool and childcare providers in 92118, covering faith-based programs, Montessori-method instruction, and conventional center-based daycare. Graham Memorial Preschool and Resurrection Preschool operate through church-affiliated programs on the island, while My Montessori School Coronado offers the only dedicated Montessori curriculum in the 92118 ZIP code. Coronado Child Care Center and Coronado Baptist Daycare round out the center-based and faith-based options for families living on Orange Avenue and the surrounding village area.
Military families stationed at NASNI can also apply to North Island Child Development Center, the on-base childcare facility serving active-duty households. Crown Preschool provides another option in the village core. With only seven providers spread across a 2.8-square-mile island, the overall market is small — families moving to Coronado should research all available programs rather than targeting a single provider and hoping for availability.
Preschool and daycare costs in Coronado track the broader San Diego County average, which ranks among the highest in California for childcare. Monthly rates vary by provider, the child's age group, and whether the schedule is full-day or half-day. Infant and toddler care typically runs the most expensive tier, with costs stepping down as children move into preschool-age programs.
Many Coronado providers require waitlist deposits or registration fees in addition to monthly tuition. Military families may qualify for fee assistance through the Department of Defense childcare subsidy program, which can offset costs at both the on-base child development center and some off-base providers. For families finding Coronado costs prohibitive, Point Loma and downtown San Diego offer additional daycare options across the bridge with a wider range of price points.
My Montessori School Coronado is the island's only dedicated Montessori program, offering the Montessori method for early learners within the 92118 ZIP code. Families specifically seeking this instructional approach have one on-island option, which keeps demand concentrated and waitlists likely.
For a broader selection of Montessori programs, families look off-island to La Jolla and Point Loma, where larger populations support multiple Montessori campuses. The private schools on Coronado — Sacred Heart Parish School, Christ Church Day School, and John Harvard Academy — offer alternative non-public curricula for families wanting something outside the CUSD system at the elementary level.
Infant care is the hardest childcare slot to secure on Coronado. Not all seven providers accept children under age two, and the programs that do tend to carry the longest waitlists on the island. The on-base child development center at North Island Naval Air Station accepts infants for military families, while off-base options are limited to the providers that specifically run infant and toddler rooms.
Families expecting a child or planning a move to Coronado with an infant should begin contacting providers as early as possible — waiting until after arrival on the island often means months on a waitlist. The K–12 schools subcategory lists extended care programs at elementary campuses for older children transitioning out of daycare into the CUSD system.
Most preschool and childcare providers on Coronado maintain waitlists, driven by the simple math of seven programs serving an entire island. Faith-based programs affiliated with local churches tend to have established enrollment pipelines from their congregations, and Montessori and center-based programs attract families from across the island's residential neighborhoods.
The practical takeaway for families is to apply broadly rather than targeting a single program. Contact all providers that match your priorities — faith-based, Montessori, or conventional — and expect to join at least one waitlist. The parent education page covers the full Coronado education landscape, including private schools with early elementary programs that may bridge the gap while waiting for a preschool spot to open.
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