How many licensed daycares are in Kern County?

There are 670 licensed daycare facilities in Kern County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Kern County?

Kern County has 440 Family Child Care Home, 147 Child Care Center, 30 Child Care - Infant Center, 27 School Age Child Care Center, 26 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Kern County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 89% of facilities in Kern County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Kern County?

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

Kern County

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670 facilities

21 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kern County

2022 median

$1,527

/ month

infant

$892

/ month

toddler

$739

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).

670 facilities

21 cities

89% clean

28 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

89% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

440 of 670 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Kern County

Kern County is home to 670 licensed daycare facilities across 21 cities, making it a mid-sized daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Bakersfield (384), followed by Delano (95) and Arvin (51).

Across the county, 89% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 28 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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