How many licensed daycares are in Downey?

There are 51 licensed daycare facilities in Downey, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Downey?

Downey has 30 Family Child Care Home, 12 Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Downey rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in Downey have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Downey?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Downey charge approximately $1,113/month for infants, $956/month for toddlers, and $974/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,231/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Downey

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Downey, Los Angeles County

51 facilities

88% clean

37 avg cap.

1,881

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

17 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

88% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

30 of 51 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Downey

Downey has 51 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (30), followed by 12 Child Care Centers, 5 Child Care - Infant Centers, 3 School Age Child Care Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 37 children, and 88% 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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