How many licensed daycares are in Madera?

There are 112 licensed daycare facilities in Madera, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Madera?

Madera has 68 Family Child Care Home, 33 Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Madera rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in Madera have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Madera?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Madera charge approximately $1,435/month for infants, $815/month for toddlers, and $675/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,021/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Madera

Madera has 112 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Madera County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (68), followed by 33 Child Care Centers, 5 Child Care - Infant Centers, 4 School Age Child Care Centers, and 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

112 facilities

93% clean

23 avg cap.

2,630

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

14 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

93% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

68 of 112 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Madera

The average facility capacity is 23 children, and an impressive 93% 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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