Salinas
Salinas has 222 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Monterey County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (175), followed by 35 Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
222 facilities
222 facilities
93% clean
21 avg cap.
4,733
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+11
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
175 of 222 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.
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Daycares in Salinas
Salinas has 222 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Monterey County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (175), followed by 35 Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 21 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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