Best Daycares in Ridgecrest

Top 15 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

15 licensed facilities

0 top rated

73% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kern County

2022 median

$1,527

/ month

infant

$892

/ month

toddler

$739

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).

Ridgecrest offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 15 licensed facilities, including 6 Child Care Centers and 3 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 15 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Among our top-ranked providers in Ridgecrest, Kern County, 73% have a clean inspection record. We recommend reviewing each facility's compliance history before visiting. Our top pick, Balas Montessori, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Ridgecrest, Kern County charge a median of $1,460 per month for infant care and $768 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $946 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 15 Daycares in Ridgecrest

Balas Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 75

Cerro Coso Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 64

Faller State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 24

Heritage Montessori School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 30

Immanuel Christian Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 90

Oasis Child Development Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 68

Pierce State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 24

Shine's Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 14

Toddler to Scholar Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 37

Villicana Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 14

Immanuel Christian Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 29

Cerro Coso Child Development Center

Fair

Child Care - Infant Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 50

Heritage Montessori School

Good

Child Care - Infant Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 24

Immanuel Christian Child Development Center

Good

School Age Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 50

Heritage Montessori School

Poor

Child Care Center · Ridgecrest

Capacity: 90

View all 15 facilities in Ridgecrest

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Ridgecrest?

There are 15 licensed daycare facilities in Ridgecrest, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Ridgecrest?

Ridgecrest has 6 Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home, 3 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Ridgecrest rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 73% of facilities in Ridgecrest have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Ridgecrest?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Ridgecrest charge approximately $1,460/month for infants, $845/month for toddlers, and $768/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $946/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.