How many licensed daycares are in Fortuna?

There are 18 licensed daycare facilities in Fortuna, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Fortuna?

Fortuna has 10 Family Child Care Home, 6 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 Fortuna rated for safety?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 89% of facilities in Fortuna have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Fortuna?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Fortuna charge approximately $1,586/month for infants, $1,003/month for toddlers, and $830/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,094/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Fortuna

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Fortuna, Humboldt County

18 facilities

89% clean

20 avg cap.

355

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

12 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 safety record

89% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

10 of 18 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Fortuna

Fortuna has 18 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Humboldt County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (10), followed by 6 Child Care Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 20 children, and 89% 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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