How many licensed daycares are in Lakewood?

There are 61 licensed daycare facilities in Lakewood, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lakewood?

Lakewood has 39 Family Child Care Home, 13 Child Care Center, 6 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lakewood rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Lakewood?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lakewood charge approximately $1,113/month for infants, $956/month for toddlers, and $974/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,231/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lakewood

Lakewood has 61 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (39), followed by 13 Child Care Centers, 6 School Age Child Care Centers, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

61 facilities

89% clean

28 avg cap.

1,688

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

17 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

39 of 61 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lakewood

The average facility capacity is 28 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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