How many licensed daycares are in El Centro?

There are 65 licensed daycare facilities in El Centro, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in El Centro?

El Centro has 44 Family Child Care Home, 15 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in El Centro rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 91% of facilities in El Centro have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in El Centro?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in El Centro charge approximately $960/month for infants, $760/month for toddlers, and $698/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $821/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

El Centro

El Centro has 65 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Imperial County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (44), followed by 15 Child Care Centers, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 2 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

65 facilities

91% clean

29 avg cap.

1,877

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

15 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

91% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

44 of 65 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in El Centro

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and an impressive 91% 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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