How many licensed daycares are in Guadalupe?

There are 23 licensed daycare facilities in Guadalupe, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Guadalupe?

Guadalupe has 18 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Guadalupe rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 96% of facilities in Guadalupe have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Guadalupe?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Guadalupe charge approximately $1,959/month for infants, $1,338/month for toddlers, and $1,048/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,572/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Guadalupe

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23 facilities

96% clean

19 avg cap.

445

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

10 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

✅ Strong compliance record

96% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

18 of 23 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Guadalupe

Guadalupe has 23 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Santa Barbara County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (18), followed by 3 Child Care Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 19 children, and an impressive 96% 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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