How many licensed daycares are in Los Angeles County?

There are 6,482 licensed daycare facilities in Los Angeles County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Los Angeles County?

Los Angeles County has 3310 Family Child Care Home, 2090 Child Care Center, 465 Child Care - Infant Center, 342 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 275 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Los Angeles County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Los Angeles County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Los Angeles County?

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

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is home to 6,482 licensed daycare facilities spread across 154 cities, making it one of the largest daycare markets in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Los Angeles (1,407), followed by Long Beach (325) and Glendale (241).

6,482 facilities

154 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median

$1,113

/ month

infant

$956

/ month

toddler

$974

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

6,482 facilities

154 cities

87% clean

36 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

87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

3310 of 6482 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Los Angeles County

Across the county, 87% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 36 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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