Best Daycares in Lancaster

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

184 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median
$1,113
/ month
infant
$956
/ month
toddler
$974
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Lancaster offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 184 licensed facilities, including 8 Family Child Care Homes and 3 Child Care - Infant 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 Lancaster, Los Angeles County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, A Place of Our Own Learning Academy, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Lancaster, Los Angeles County charge a median of $1,306 per month for infant care and $1,063 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,136 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 Lancaster

1

A Place of Our Own Learning Academy

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 28
2

A Place of Our Own Learning Academy

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 63
3

A Place of Our Own Learning Academy,inc

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 10
4

Academy of Excellence

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 53
5

Adeniran Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
6

Aerosprouts Christian Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 94
7

All My Children Learning Institute

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 27
8

Antelope Valley College Child Dev. Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 60
9

Archila Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
10

Ark Academy Too

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 23
11

Armstrong Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
12

Arnold Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
13

Auntie Jessies Preschool/childcare Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 51
14

Auntie Jessies Preschool/childcare Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 20
15

Auntie Jessies Preschool/childcare Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 30
16

Baltrip Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
17

Barnes Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
18

Bigger Blessings Preschool, Llc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lancaster

Capacity: 84
19

Boggs Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14
20

Bond Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lancaster

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lancaster?
There are 184 licensed daycare facilities in Lancaster, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center, 8 Family Child Care Home, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Lancaster rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Lancaster have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Lancaster?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lancaster charge approximately $1,306/month for infants, $1,054/month for toddlers, and $1,063/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,136/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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