How many licensed daycares are in Mendocino County?

There are 70 licensed daycare facilities in Mendocino County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Mendocino County?

Mendocino County has 34 Child Care Center, 30 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Mendocino County rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Mendocino County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Mendocino County charge approximately $1,204/month for infants, $878/month for toddlers, and $727/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,038/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Mendocino County

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70 facilities

16 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Mendocino County

2022 median

$1,204

/ month

infant

$878

/ month

toddler

$727

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $665/month).

70 facilities

16 cities

87% clean

26 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.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This County

Daycares in Mendocino County

Mendocino County is home to 70 licensed daycare facilities across 16 cities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Ukiah (31), followed by Fort Bragg (14) and Willits (6).

Across the county, 87% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 26 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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