Best Daycares in Ceres

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

34 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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).

Ceres offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 34 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 8 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

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

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Ceres, Stanislaus County charge a median of $1,187 per month for infant care and $764 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,091 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 20 Daycares in Ceres

1

Allison Riggs Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
2

Almond Terrace Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 24
3

Ana Martinez Barba Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
4

Blanca Ortiz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
5

Carroll Fowler Preschool Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 48
6

Cccds Walter Thompson Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Ceres

Capacity: 18
7

Cccsc Inc., Marsha's House

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 22
8

Celin Gonzalez & Julian Luna Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
9

Ceres Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 85
10

Cindy Chapman

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
11

Connie Ruelas

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
12

Cvca Helping Hands Discoveryland Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 43
13

Delia Medina Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
14

Dianna Martinez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
15

Don Pedro State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 72
16

Elizabeth Herrera Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
17

Kidz Childcare & Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 63
18

La Rosa Preschool Program

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ceres

Capacity: 24
19

Loriann Rebello Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14
20

Maria Tapia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ceres

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Ceres?
There are 34 licensed daycare facilities in Ceres, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Ceres?
Ceres has 11 Family Child Care Home, 8 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Ceres rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Ceres have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Ceres?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ceres charge approximately $1,187/month for infants, $866/month for toddlers, and $764/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,091/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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