How many licensed daycares are in Modesto?

There are 167 licensed daycare facilities in Modesto, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Modesto?

Modesto has 89 Family Child Care Home, 49 Child Care Center, 13 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 13 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Modesto rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Modesto have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Modesto?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Modesto charge approximately $1,370/month for infants, $945/month for toddlers, and $741/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,317/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Modesto

Modesto has 167 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Stanislaus County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (89), followed by 49 Child Care Centers, 13 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 13 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 3 School Age Child Care Centers.

167 facilities

87% clean

29 avg cap.

4,781

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+10

New this year

16 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

87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

89 of 167 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Modesto

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and 87% 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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