How many licensed daycares are in Lancaster?

There are 184 licensed daycare facilities in Lancaster, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lancaster?

Lancaster has 103 Family Child Care Home, 36 Child Care Center, 17 School Age Child Care Center, 17 Child Care - Infant Center, 11 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lancaster rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 82% of facilities in Lancaster have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lancaster?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lancaster 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.

Lancaster

Lancaster has 184 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (103), followed by 36 Child Care Centers, 17 School Age Child Care Centers, 17 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 11 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

184 facilities

82% clean

29 avg cap.

5,245

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+10

New this year

12 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

103 of 184 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lancaster

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and 82% 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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