Best Daycares in Calipatria

Top 3 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

3 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Imperial County

2022 median

$960

/ month

infant

$760

/ month

toddler

$698

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $560/month).

Calipatria offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 3 licensed facilities, including 1 Family Child Care Homes and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 3 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Calipatria, Imperial County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alma Mercado Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Calipatria, Imperial County charge a median of $904 per month for infant care and $657 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $738 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 3 Daycares in Calipatria

Alma Mercado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Calipatria

Capacity: 12

United Families Inc. - Calipatria

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Calipatria

Capacity: 20

United Families Inc. - Calipatria State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Calipatria

Capacity: 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Calipatria?

There are 3 licensed daycare facilities in Calipatria, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Calipatria?

Calipatria has 1 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Calipatria rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Calipatria have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Calipatria?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Calipatria charge approximately $904/month for infants, $688/month for toddlers, and $657/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $738/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.