How many licensed daycares are in Elk Grove?

There are 170 licensed daycare facilities in Elk Grove, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Elk Grove?

Elk Grove has 87 Family Child Care Home, 38 Child Care Center, 24 School Age Child Care Center, 12 Child Care - Infant Center, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Elk Grove rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 77% of facilities in Elk Grove have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Elk Grove?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Elk Grove charge approximately $1,502/month for infants, $959/month for toddlers, and $1,128/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,048/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Elk Grove

Elk Grove has 170 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Sacramento County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (87), followed by 38 Child Care Centers, 24 School Age Child Care Centers, 12 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 9 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

170 facilities

77% clean

35 avg cap.

5,872

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

87 of 170 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Elk Grove

The average facility capacity is 35 children, and 77% 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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