How many licensed daycares are in Lathrop?

There are 36 licensed daycare facilities in Lathrop, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lathrop?

Lathrop has 32 Family Child Care Home, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lathrop rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Lathrop?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lathrop charge approximately $1,674/month for infants, $1,023/month for toddlers, and $802/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,420/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lathrop

Lathrop has 36 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in San Joaquin County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (32), followed by 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 2 Child Care Centers.

36 facilities

89% clean

16 avg cap.

589

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

7 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

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

🏠 Home-based care options

32 of 36 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lathrop

The average facility capacity is 16 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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