How many licensed daycares are in Long Beach?

There are 325 licensed daycare facilities in Long Beach, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Long Beach?

Long Beach has 174 Family Child Care Home, 104 Child Care Center, 19 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 18 Child Care - Infant Center, 10 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Long Beach rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Long Beach have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Long Beach?

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

Long Beach

Long Beach has 325 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (174), followed by 104 Child Care Centers, 19 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 18 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 10 School Age Child Care Centers.

325 facilities

92% clean

35 avg cap.

11,310

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+13

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

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

174 of 325 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Long Beach

The average facility capacity is 35 children, and an impressive 92% 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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