How many licensed daycares are in Santa Clarita?

There are 39 licensed daycare facilities in Santa Clarita, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Santa Clarita?

Santa Clarita has 13 Family Child Care Home, 10 Child Care Center, 7 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Santa Clarita rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Santa Clarita have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Santa Clarita?

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

Santa Clarita

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County

39 facilities

85% clean

50 avg cap.

1,952

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

9 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

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

About This City

Daycares in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita has 39 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (13), followed by 10 Child Care Centers, 7 Child Care - Infant Centers, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 50 children, and 85% 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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