Best Daycares in Shafter

Shafter offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 19 licensed facilities, including 14 Family Child Care Homes and 4 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 19 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Shafter, Kern County is solid, with 89% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Alba Silva Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Shafter, 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.