How many licensed daycares are in Kings County?

There are 158 licensed daycare facilities in Kings County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Kings County?

Kings County has 119 Family Child Care Home, 29 Child Care Center, 4 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Kings County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Kings County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Kings County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Kings County charge approximately $1,128/month for infants, $798/month for toddlers, and $661/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $944/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Kings County

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158 facilities

9 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kings County

2022 median

$1,128

/ month

infant

$798

/ month

toddler

$661

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $568/month).

158 facilities

9 cities

92% clean

21 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

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

119 of 158 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Kings County

Kings County is home to 158 licensed daycare facilities serving 9 communities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Hanford (87), followed by Lemoore (28) and Avenal (20).

Across the county, an impressive 92% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 21 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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