How many licensed daycares are in Murrieta?

There are 76 licensed daycare facilities in Murrieta, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Murrieta?

Murrieta has 39 Family Child Care Home, 22 Child Care Center, 6 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Murrieta rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Murrieta?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Murrieta charge approximately $1,752/month for infants, $1,031/month for toddlers, and $817/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,001/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Murrieta

Murrieta has 76 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Riverside County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (39), followed by 22 Child Care Centers, 6 Child Care - Infant Centers, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

76 facilities

79% clean

40 avg cap.

3,026

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

39 of 76 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Murrieta

The average facility capacity is 40 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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