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Best Daycares in San Joaquin County

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

584 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Joaquin County

2022 median
$1,674
/ month
infant
$1,023
/ month
toddler
$802
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $653/month).

San Joaquin County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 584 licensed facilities, including 14 Family Child Care Homes and 3 School Age 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 San Joaquin County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Academy of Child Development & Amore, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in San Joaquin County charge a median of $1,552 per month for infant care and $830 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,166 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 San Joaquin County

1

Academy of Child Development & Amore

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · French Camp

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
2

Academy of Child Development & Amore

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · French Camp

Capacity: 10
3

Achievers

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Stockton

Capacity: 16 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
4

Achievers

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Stockton

Capacity: 16
5

Adams Elementary School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Stockton

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Alba Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
7

Alejandra Rodriguez Gomez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
8

Ali Mahtab

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lathrop

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
9

Alice Mclane

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
10

Alicia Rich

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
11

Aliveni Chigullapalli

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Tracy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
12

Alma & Mario Rodriguez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lodi

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
13

Almost Home

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Ripon

Capacity: 95
14

Amanda Shreckengost

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
15

Ana Delgado

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Tracy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
16

Ana Tapia-Aguiniga

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Tracy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
17

Analiese Garcia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Tracy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
18

Angela Delacerda

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
19

Angela Ealy-Hale

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
20

Angela Tyson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo
View all 584 facilities in San Joaquin County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in San Joaquin County?
There are 584 licensed daycare facilities in San Joaquin County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County has 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care Center, 14 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in San Joaquin County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in San Joaquin County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in San Joaquin County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in San Joaquin County charge approximately $1,552/month for infants, $941/month for toddlers, and $830/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,166/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in San Joaquin County

Escalon
12 facilities
French Camp
7 facilities
Lathrop
34 facilities
Lodi
48 facilities
Manteca
66 facilities
Mountain House
33 facilities
Ripon
9 facilities
Stockton
283 facilities
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