How many licensed daycares are in Contra Costa County?

There are 979 licensed daycare facilities in Contra Costa County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa County has 459 Family Child Care Home, 289 Child Care Center, 107 School Age Child Care Center, 82 Child Care - Infant Center, 42 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Contra Costa County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 83% of facilities in Contra Costa County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Contra Costa County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Contra Costa County charge approximately $2,086/month for infants, $1,497/month for toddlers, and $1,648/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,380/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Contra Costa County

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979 facilities

27 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median

$2,086

/ month

infant

$1,497

/ month

toddler

$1,648

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

979 facilities

27 cities

83% clean

39 avg cap.

Top Cities

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.

About This County

Daycares in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County is home to 979 licensed daycare facilities across 27 cities, making it a mid-sized daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Concord (125), followed by Richmond (103) and San Ramon (87).

Across the county, 83% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 39 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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