How many licensed daycares are in Lafayette?

There are 27 licensed daycare facilities in Lafayette, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lafayette?

Lafayette has 12 Child Care Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 4 Family Child Care Home, 4 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lafayette rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Lafayette have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lafayette?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lafayette charge approximately $2,086/month for infants, $1,497/month for toddlers, and $1,648/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,380/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lafayette

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Lafayette, Contra Costa County

27 facilities

85% clean

61 avg cap.

1,646

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

22 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Lafayette

Lafayette has 27 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Contra Costa County. The majority are Child Care Centers (12), followed by 5 School Age Child Care Centers, 4 Family Child Care Homes, 4 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 61 children, and 85% 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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