Best Daycares in Gonzales

Top 5 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

5 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Monterey County

2022 median

$1,745

/ month

infant

$1,092

/ month

toddler

$856

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $717/month).

Gonzales offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 5 licensed facilities, including 3 Child Care Centers and 2 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 5 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

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

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Gonzales, 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.

Top 5 Daycares in Gonzales

Belen Banuelos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Gonzales

Capacity: 12

Gonzales Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Gonzales

Capacity: 22

Gonzales Unified School District State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Gonzales

Capacity: 40

M.a.o.f. Gonzales Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Gonzales

Capacity: 34

Mary Irachett

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Gonzales

Capacity: 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Gonzales?

There are 5 licensed daycare facilities in Gonzales, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Gonzales?

Gonzales has 2 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Gonzales rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Gonzales?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Gonzales charge approximately $1,561/month for infants, $986/month for toddlers, and $868/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,127/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.