Best Daycares in Salida

Salida offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 15 licensed facilities, including 10 Family Child Care Homes and 4 Child Care 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.

The daycare landscape in Salida, Stanislaus County is strong — 93% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alicia Juan De Cardenas Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Salida, Stanislaus County charge a median of $1,187 per month for infant care and $764 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,091 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.