How many licensed daycares are in Imperial County?

There are 212 licensed daycare facilities in Imperial County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Imperial County?

Imperial County has 160 Family Child Care Home, 40 Child Care Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Imperial County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% of facilities in Imperial County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Imperial County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Imperial County charge approximately $960/month for infants, $760/month for toddlers, and $698/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $821/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Imperial County

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212 facilities

11 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Imperial County

2022 median

$960

/ month

infant

$760

/ month

toddler

$698

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $560/month).

212 facilities

11 cities

95% clean

24 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.

✅ Strong compliance record

95% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

160 of 212 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Imperial County

Imperial County is home to 212 licensed daycare facilities across 11 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Calexico (67), followed by El Centro (63) and Brawley (36).

Across the county, an impressive 95% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 24 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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