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Best Daycares in Sacramento County

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

1,380 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sacramento County

2022 median
$1,502
/ month
infant
$959
/ month
toddler
$1,128
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $633/month).

Sacramento County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,380 licensed facilities, including 12 School Age Child Care Centers and 3 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 Sacramento County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 4th R - Alice Birney, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Sacramento County charge a median of $1,424 per month for infant care and $1,018 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $992 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 Sacramento County

1

4th R - Alice Birney

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 75
2

4th R - Caleb Greenwood

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150
3

4th R - Crocker Riverside

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150
4

4th R - Genevieve Didion

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150
5

4th R - H. Allen Hight

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 100
6

4th R - Heron

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150
7

4th R - Huburt Bancroft

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 70
8

4th R - Leonardo Da Vinci

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
9

4th R - Phoebe Hearst

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 200
10

4th R - Pony Express

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 70
11

4th R - Regency Park

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 100
12

4th R - Sequoia

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 100
13

4th R - Sutterville

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 150
14

A Curious Cloud Inc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Carmichael

Capacity: 57 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
15

A New Beginning Preschool Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Fair Oaks

Capacity: 4 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
16

Abid Khan Tanha

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
17

Abraham Lincoln Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 25 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
18

Acorn to Oak

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 21 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
19

Acorn to Oak

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 32 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
20

Acorn to Oak

Excellent

Child Care Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 36 Est. tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
View all 1,380 facilities in Sacramento County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Sacramento County?
There are 1,380 licensed daycare facilities in Sacramento County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County has 12 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Sacramento County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Sacramento County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Sacramento County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sacramento County charge approximately $1,424/month for infants, $933/month for toddlers, and $1,018/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $992/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Sacramento County

Antelope
77 facilities
Carmichael
60 facilities
Citrus Heights
74 facilities
Elk Grove
172 facilities
Fair Oaks
42 facilities
Folsom
76 facilities
Galt
17 facilities
Mather
3 facilities
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