How many licensed daycares are in Lake Elsinore?

There are 45 licensed daycare facilities in Lake Elsinore, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lake Elsinore?

Lake Elsinore has 30 Family Child Care Home, 12 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lake Elsinore rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Lake Elsinore?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lake Elsinore charge approximately $1,752/month for infants, $1,031/month for toddlers, and $817/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,001/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lake Elsinore

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45 facilities

89% clean

26 avg cap.

1,189

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

10 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 compliance record

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

🏠 Home-based care options

30 of 45 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore has 45 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Riverside County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (30), followed by 12 Child Care Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 1 School Age Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 26 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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