How many licensed daycares are in Riverside County?

There are 1,410 licensed daycare facilities in Riverside County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Riverside County?

Riverside County has 859 Family Child Care Home, 335 Child Care Center, 87 School Age Child Care Center, 78 Child Care - Infant Center, 50 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home(Small). Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Riverside County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in Riverside County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Riverside County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Riverside County charge approximately $1,752/month for infants, $1,031/month for toddlers, and $817/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,001/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Riverside County

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1,410 facilities

47 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Riverside County

2022 median

$1,752

/ month

infant

$1,031

/ month

toddler

$817

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $652/month).

1,410 facilities

47 cities

86% clean

31 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

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

860 of 1410 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Riverside County

Riverside County is home to 1,410 licensed daycare facilities spread across 47 cities, making it among the more active daycare markets in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Riverside (156), followed by Moreno Valley (134) and Corona (108).

Across the county, 86% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 31 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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