Best Daycares in Escalon

Top 12 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

12 licensed facilities

0 top rated

92% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Joaquin County

2022 median

$1,674

/ month

infant

$1,023

/ month

toddler

$802

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $653/month).

Escalon offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 12 licensed facilities, including 5 Child Care Centers and 4 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 12 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Escalon, San Joaquin County is strong — 92% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Capc - Escalon, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Escalon, San Joaquin County charge a median of $1,552 per month for infant care and $830 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,166 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 12 Daycares in Escalon

Capc - Escalon

Excellent

Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 22

Children's Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 24

Escalon Children's Services

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 40

First Baptist Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Escalon

Capacity: 8

First Baptist Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 28

Laura Kimble

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Escalon

Capacity: 14

Melissa Spruell

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Escalon

Capacity: 14

Sonia Gutierrez-johnson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Escalon

Capacity: 14

The Learning Tree

Excellent

Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 50

Country Kids Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 58

Country Kids Child Development Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Escalon

Capacity: 28

Kimberly Lovins

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Escalon

Capacity: 14

View all 12 facilities in Escalon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Escalon?

There are 12 licensed daycare facilities in Escalon, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Escalon?

Escalon has 5 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Escalon rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Escalon have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Escalon?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Escalon charge approximately $1,552/month for infants, $941/month for toddlers, and $830/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,166/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.