How many licensed daycares are in Stockton?

There are 283 licensed daycare facilities in Stockton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Stockton?

Stockton has 159 Family Child Care Home, 95 Child Care Center, 12 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 12 Child Care - Infant Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Stockton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 89% of facilities in Stockton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Stockton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Stockton charge approximately $1,674/month for infants, $1,023/month for toddlers, and $802/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,420/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Stockton

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Stockton, San Joaquin County

283 facilities

89% clean

27 avg cap.

7,575

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed 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

89% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

159 of 283 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Stockton

Stockton has 283 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in San Joaquin County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (159), followed by 95 Child Care Centers, 12 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 12 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 5 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 27 children, and 89% 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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