How many licensed daycares are in Wasco?

There are 31 licensed daycare facilities in Wasco, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Wasco?

Wasco has 25 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Wasco rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Wasco?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Wasco charge approximately $1,527/month for infants, $892/month for toddlers, and $739/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,029/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Wasco

Wasco has 31 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Kern County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (25), along with 6 Child Care Centers.

31 facilities

94% clean

20 avg cap.

624

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

11 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

25 of 31 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Wasco

Wasco has 31 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Kern County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (25), along with 6 Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 20 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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