How many licensed daycares are in Arcata?

There are 14 licensed daycare facilities in Arcata, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Arcata?

Arcata has 6 Child Care Center, 3 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Arcata rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in Arcata have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Arcata?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Arcata charge approximately $1,586/month for infants, $1,003/month for toddlers, and $830/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,094/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Arcata

Arcata has 14 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Humboldt County. The majority are Child Care Centers (6), followed by 3 Family Child Care Homes, 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

14 facilities

93% clean

29 avg cap.

405

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

11 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ Strong compliance record

93% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 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 Arcata

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and an impressive 93% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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