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Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Monterey County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $717/month).
Watsonville offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 3 licensed facilities, including 2 Child Care Centers and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers. We ranked the top 3 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
The daycare landscape in Watsonville, Monterey County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Hall Dist Ps Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Watsonville, Monterey County charge a median of $1,561 per month for infant care and $868 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,127 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 3 Daycares in Watsonville
Hall Dist Ps Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
ExcellentChild Care Center · Watsonville
Hall District Infant Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
ExcellentChild Care - Infant Center · Watsonville
Mcoe Hall Head Start/State Preschool
ExcellentChild Care Center · Watsonville