How many licensed daycares are in Sylmar?

There are 49 licensed daycare facilities in Sylmar, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Sylmar?

Sylmar has 34 Family Child Care Home, 11 Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Sylmar rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 94% of facilities in Sylmar have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Sylmar?

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

Sylmar

Sylmar has 49 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (34), followed by 11 Child Care Centers, 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

49 facilities

94% clean

25 avg cap.

1,244

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

14 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

94% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

34 of 49 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Sylmar

The average facility capacity is 25 children, and an impressive 94% 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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