How many licensed daycares are in Lincoln?

There are 34 licensed daycare facilities in Lincoln, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lincoln?

Lincoln has 20 Family Child Care Home, 6 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lincoln rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 79% of facilities in Lincoln have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lincoln?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lincoln charge approximately $1,944/month for infants, $1,284/month for toddlers, and $1,007/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,686/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lincoln

Lincoln has 34 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Placer County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (20), followed by 6 School Age Child Care Centers, 5 Child Care Centers, 2 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

34 facilities

79% clean

47 avg cap.

1,611

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 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

20 of 34 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Lincoln

The average facility capacity is 47 children, and 79% of facilities have no violations on record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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