How many licensed daycares are in South Gate?

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

What types of daycare are available in South Gate?

South Gate has 22 Family Child Care Home, 16 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in South Gate rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in South Gate have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in South Gate?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in South Gate 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.

South Gate

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39 facilities

92% clean

29 avg cap.

1,131

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

14 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

22 of 39 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in South Gate

South Gate has 39 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (22), followed by 16 Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and an impressive 92% 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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