How many licensed daycares are in Aptos?

There are 10 licensed daycare facilities in Aptos, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Aptos?

Aptos has 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Aptos rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 70% of facilities in Aptos have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Aptos?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Aptos charge approximately $2,065/month for infants, $1,411/month for toddlers, and $1,107/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,765/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Aptos

Aptos has 10 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Santa Cruz County. The majority are Single Licensed Child Care Centers (4), followed by 3 Child Care Centers, 1 School Age Child Care Centers, 1 Family Child Care Homes, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

10 facilities

70% clean

67 avg cap.

674

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

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15 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Aptos

The average facility capacity is 67 children, and 70% of facilities have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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