How many licensed daycares are in Ceres?

There are 34 licensed daycare facilities in Ceres, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Ceres?

Ceres has 20 Family Child Care Home, 11 Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Ceres rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Ceres have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Ceres?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ceres charge approximately $1,370/month for infants, $945/month for toddlers, and $741/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,317/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Ceres

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Ceres, Stanislaus County

34 facilities

85% clean

26 avg cap.

890

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

16 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

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

20 of 34 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Ceres

Ceres has 34 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Stanislaus County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (20), followed by 11 Child Care Centers, and 3 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 26 children, and 85% 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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