Best Daycares in California City
Top 4 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Kern County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).
California City offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 4 licensed facilities, including 2 Child Care Centers and 2 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 4 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
Compliance in California City, Kern County is solid, with 75% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, California City Child Development Center, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in California City, Kern County charge a median of $1,460 per month for infant care and $768 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $946 per month.
Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.
Top 4 Daycares in California City
California City Child Development Center
ExcellentChild Care Center · California City
Cerro Coso Child Development Center-cal City
ExcellentChild Care Center · California City
Melvin Family Child Care
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · California City
Crowell & Haugen Family Child Care
GoodFamily Child Care Home · California City