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Best Daycares in Madera County

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

129 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Madera County

2022 median
$1,435
/ month
infant
$815
/ month
toddler
$675
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $560/month).

Madera County offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 129 licensed facilities, including 13 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Madera County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alpha State Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Madera County charge a median of $1,360 per month for infant care and $709 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $925 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 Madera County

1

Alpha State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Madera

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
2

Ana Santos-Pacheco Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
3

Andrea Santos Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
4

Angelica Barragan Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
5

Angelica Cervantes Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Angelica Margain Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
7

Araceli Guerrero - Mendez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
8

Base Camp Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Coarsegold

Capacity: 26
9

Base Camp Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Coarsegold

Capacity: 26 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
10

Bertha Moreno Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
11

Biviana Manriquez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
12

Carmen Santos Pacheco Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
13

Carol Potter Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Coarsegold

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
14

Celeste Rivera Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
15

Celfida Santos Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
16

Chavez State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Madera

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
17

Chowchilla Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chowchilla

Capacity: 40 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
18

Claudia Munoz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Madera

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
19

Cornerstone Community Church Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chowchilla

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
20

Cottonwood Creek Head Start Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Madera

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $600 – $800/mo
View all 129 facilities in Madera County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Madera County?
There are 129 licensed daycare facilities in Madera County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Madera County?
Madera County has 6 Child Care Center, 13 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Madera County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Madera County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Madera County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Madera County charge approximately $1,360/month for infants, $779/month for toddlers, and $709/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $925/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Madera County

Chowchilla
12 facilities
Coarsegold
4 facilities
Madera
107 facilities
Oakhurst
5 facilities
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