Best Daycares in Carmel

Carmel offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 7 licensed facilities, including 6 Child Care Centers and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 7 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Carmel, Monterey County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Agape Academy Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Carmel, Monterey County charge a median of $1,561 per month for infant care and $868 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,127 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.