How many licensed daycares are in Palmdale?

There are 134 licensed daycare facilities in Palmdale, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Palmdale?

Palmdale has 105 Family Child Care Home, 19 Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Palmdale rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Palmdale?

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

Palmdale

Palmdale has 134 licensed daycare facilities, a significant provider base within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (105), followed by 19 Child Care Centers, 4 School Age Child Care Centers, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 3 Child Care - Infant Centers.

134 facilities

93% clean

26 avg cap.

3,509

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.

✅ Strong compliance record

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

🏠 Home-based care options

105 of 134 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Palmdale

The average facility capacity is 26 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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