How many licensed daycares are in Mariposa County?

There are 13 licensed daycare facilities in Mariposa County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Mariposa County?

Mariposa County has 8 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Mariposa County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in Mariposa County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Mariposa County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Mariposa County charge approximately $1,101/month for infants, $795/month for toddlers, and $659/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,003/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Mariposa County

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13 facilities

4 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Mariposa County

2022 median

$1,101

/ month

infant

$795

/ month

toddler

$659

/ month

preschool

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

13 facilities

4 cities

85% clean

18 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

85% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

8 of 13 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Mariposa County

Mariposa County is home to 13 licensed daycare facilities serving 4 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Mariposa (9), followed by Catheys Valley (2) and El Portal (1).

Across the county, 85% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 18 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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