How many licensed daycares are in Colton?

There are 29 licensed daycare facilities in Colton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Colton?

Colton has 13 Family Child Care Home, 11 Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Colton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 97% of facilities in Colton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Colton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Colton charge approximately $1,664/month for infants, $959/month for toddlers, and $749/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,173/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Colton

Colton has 29 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in San Bernardino County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (13), followed by 11 Child Care Centers, 3 School Age Child Care Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

29 facilities

97% clean

30 avg cap.

858

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

19 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

97% 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 Colton

The average facility capacity is 30 children, and an impressive 97% 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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