How many licensed daycares are in Placentia?

There are 22 licensed daycare facilities in Placentia, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Placentia?

Placentia has 9 Child Care Center, 6 Family Child Care Home, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Placentia rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 77% of facilities in Placentia have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Placentia?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Placentia charge approximately $1,705/month for infants, $1,220/month for toddlers, and $1,099/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,299/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Placentia

Placentia has 22 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Orange County. The majority are Child Care Centers (9), followed by 6 Family Child Care Homes, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

22 facilities

77% clean

41 avg cap.

901

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

16 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

🏢 Center-based care

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

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Daycares in Placentia

The average facility capacity is 41 children, and 77% 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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