How many licensed daycares are in Monterey County?

There are 389 licensed daycare facilities in Monterey County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Monterey County?

Monterey County has 258 Family Child Care Home, 100 Child Care Center, 23 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Monterey County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in Monterey County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Monterey County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Monterey County charge approximately $1,745/month for infants, $1,092/month for toddlers, and $856/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,380/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Monterey County

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389 facilities

21 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Monterey County

2022 median

$1,745

/ month

infant

$1,092

/ month

toddler

$856

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $717/month).

389 facilities

21 cities

93% clean

24 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

93% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

258 of 389 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Monterey County

Monterey County is home to 389 licensed daycare facilities across 21 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Salinas (199), followed by Castroville (26) and Greenfield (24).

Across the county, an impressive 93% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 24 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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