How many licensed daycares are in Freedom?

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

What types of daycare are available in Freedom?

Freedom has 15 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Freedom rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Freedom have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Freedom?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Freedom charge approximately $2,065/month for infants, $1,411/month for toddlers, and $1,107/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,765/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Freedom

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18 facilities

100% clean

19 avg cap.

348

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

15 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

100% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

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

About This City

Daycares in Freedom

Freedom has 18 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Santa Cruz County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (15), followed by 2 Child Care Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 19 children, and an impressive 100% 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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