How many licensed daycares are in Monterey?

There are 13 licensed daycare facilities in Monterey, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Monterey?

Monterey has 9 Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Monterey rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Monterey have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Monterey?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Monterey charge approximately $1,745/month for infants, $1,092/month for toddlers, and $856/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,380/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Monterey

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13 facilities

85% clean

47 avg cap.

611

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

20 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

✅ Strong compliance record

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Monterey

Monterey has 13 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Monterey County. The majority are Child Care Centers (9), followed by 2 Family Child Care Homes, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 47 children, and 85% 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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