How many licensed daycares are in Whittier?

There are 121 licensed daycare facilities in Whittier, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Whittier?

Whittier has 59 Family Child Care Home, 37 Child Care Center, 14 School Age Child Care Center, 8 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Whittier rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 80% of facilities in Whittier have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Whittier?

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

Whittier

Whittier has 121 licensed daycare facilities, a significant provider base within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (59), followed by 37 Child Care Centers, 14 School Age Child Care Centers, 8 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

121 facilities

80% clean

33 avg cap.

4,035

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

16 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.

🏢 Center-based care

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

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Daycares in Whittier

The average facility capacity is 33 children, and 80% 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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