Best Daycares in Waterford

Top 4 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

4 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Stanislaus County

2022 median

$1,370

/ month

infant

$945

/ month

toddler

$741

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $592/month).

Waterford offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 4 licensed facilities, including 2 Family Child Care Homes and 1 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 4 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Waterford, Stanislaus County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Deedee Mccarty Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

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

Top 4 Daycares in Waterford

Deedee Mccarty Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Waterford

Capacity: 14

Wanda Rinehart Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Waterford

Capacity: 14

Waterford Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Waterford

Capacity: 48

Waterford Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Waterford

Capacity: 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Waterford?

There are 4 licensed daycare facilities in Waterford, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Waterford?

Waterford has 2 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Waterford rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Waterford have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Waterford?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Waterford charge approximately $1,187/month for infants, $866/month for toddlers, and $764/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,091/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.