How many licensed daycares are in Sacramento County?

There are 1,380 licensed daycare facilities in Sacramento County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Sacramento County?

Sacramento County has 746 Family Child Care Home, 374 Child Care Center, 112 Child Care - Infant Center, 100 School Age Child Care Center, 48 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Sacramento County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 84% of facilities in Sacramento County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Sacramento County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sacramento County charge approximately $1,502/month for infants, $959/month for toddlers, and $1,128/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,048/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Sacramento County

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1,380 facilities

32 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sacramento County

2022 median

$1,502

/ month

infant

$959

/ month

toddler

$1,128

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $633/month).

1,380 facilities

32 cities

84% clean

32 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

746 of 1380 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Sacramento County

Sacramento County is home to 1,380 licensed daycare facilities spread across 32 cities, making it among the more active daycare markets in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Sacramento (700), followed by Elk Grove (172) and Antelope (77).

Across the county, 84% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 32 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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