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Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Manteca

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

46 infant-capable facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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).

Manteca has 46 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Manteca

1

Alicia Rich

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
2

Barbara Watson & Amber Mckenna

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
3

Briana Trujeque

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
4

Cesar & Yesenia Aguilar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
5

Deborah Carranza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
6

Destiny Hanifin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
7

Dhanalakshmi Neelam

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
8

Diana Zamora

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
9

Dulce Moreno

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
10

Elda Mendez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
11

Elda Mendez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
12

Emma Valle-daigle

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
13

Felicia Brown

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
14

Haleigh Kitt

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
15

Ivon Chavez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
16

Jamila Nasiri

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
17

Jaspreet Thind

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
18

Jennifer Grasso

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
19

Karen Ortega

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
20

Kelley Parrish

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Manteca

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,000 – $1,350/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Manteca?
Manteca has 46 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.
What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?
Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.
How much does infant care cost in Manteca?
Typical monthly tuition for infant care in San Joaquin County is about $1,552 at a center and $1,166 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.
What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?
Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.

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