How many licensed daycares are in Ridgecrest?

There are 15 licensed daycare facilities in Ridgecrest, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Ridgecrest?

Ridgecrest has 6 Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Ridgecrest rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 73% of facilities in Ridgecrest have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Ridgecrest?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ridgecrest charge approximately $1,527/month for infants, $892/month for toddlers, and $739/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,029/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Ridgecrest

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Ridgecrest, Kern County

15 facilities

73% clean

46 avg cap.

683

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

16 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.

🏢 Center-based care

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

About This City

Daycares in Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest has 15 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in Kern County. The majority are Child Care Centers (6), followed by 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 2 School Age Child Care Centers, and 2 Family Child Care Homes.

The average facility capacity is 46 children, and 73% 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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