How many licensed daycares are in San Joaquin County?

There are 584 licensed daycare facilities in San Joaquin County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in San Joaquin County?

San Joaquin County has 335 Family Child Care Home, 168 Child Care Center, 31 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 26 Child Care - Infant Center, 24 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in San Joaquin County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in San Joaquin County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in San Joaquin County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Joaquin County charge approximately $1,674/month for infants, $1,023/month for toddlers, and $802/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,420/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

San Joaquin County

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584 facilities

12 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Joaquin County

2022 median

$1,674

/ month

infant

$1,023

/ month

toddler

$802

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $653/month).

584 facilities

12 cities

88% clean

28 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

88% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

335 of 584 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County is home to 584 licensed daycare facilities across 12 cities, making it a mid-sized daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Stockton (283), followed by Tracy (88) and Manteca (66).

Across the county, 88% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 28 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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