How many licensed daycares are in Chico?

There are 73 licensed daycare facilities in Chico, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Chico?

Chico has 25 Child Care Center, 21 Family Child Care Home, 14 Child Care - Infant Center, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Chico rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 74% of facilities in Chico have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Chico?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Chico charge approximately $1,533/month for infants, $937/month for toddlers, and $775/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,260/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Chico

Chico has 73 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Butte County. The majority are Child Care Centers (25), followed by 21 Family Child Care Homes, 14 Child Care - Infant Centers, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

73 facilities

74% clean

34 avg cap.

2,480

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

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.

🏢 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 Chico

The average facility capacity is 34 children, and 74% 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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