How many licensed daycares are in Porterville?

There are 93 licensed daycare facilities in Porterville, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Porterville?

Porterville has 65 Family Child Care Home, 22 Child Care Center, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Porterville rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 94% of facilities in Porterville have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Porterville?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Porterville charge approximately $1,040/month for infants, $827/month for toddlers, and $685/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,066/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Porterville

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Porterville, Tulare County

93 facilities

94% clean

24 avg cap.

2,262

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

94% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

65 of 93 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Porterville

Porterville has 93 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Tulare County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (65), followed by 22 Child Care Centers, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 2 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 24 children, and an impressive 94% 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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