How many licensed daycares are in Stanislaus County?

There are 356 licensed daycare facilities in Stanislaus County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Stanislaus County?

Stanislaus County has 200 Family Child Care Home, 102 Child Care Center, 30 Child Care - Infant Center, 20 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Stanislaus County rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Stanislaus County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Stanislaus County charge approximately $1,370/month for infants, $945/month for toddlers, and $741/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,317/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Stanislaus County

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356 facilities

14 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Stanislaus County

2022 median

$1,370

/ month

infant

$945

/ month

toddler

$741

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $592/month).

356 facilities

14 cities

87% clean

27 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

200 of 356 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County is home to 356 licensed daycare facilities across 14 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Modesto (160), followed by Turlock (67) and Ceres (34).

Across the county, 87% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 27 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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