Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Sacramento

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

427 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sacramento County

2022 median

$1,502

/ month

infant

$959

/ month

toddler

$1,128

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $633/month).

Sacramento has 427 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 Sacramento

Abid Khan Tanha

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Acorn to Oak

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 21 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Acorn to Oak

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 32 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Adriana Ramirez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Afsaneh Taghi Khari

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Aisha Nuristani

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Akilah Block

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Al Saadi, L, Areej

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Alanna Robinson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Alondra Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Alyssa Hidalgo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Amber Towles

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Amel Raouahi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

American Legion Children Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 18 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

American River College Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Sacramento

Capacity: 15 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Amy Gutierrez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Ana Perdomo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Anastasiia Chaika

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Angela Ellis

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Angela Gaines

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Sacramento

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Sacramento?

Sacramento has 427 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 Sacramento?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Sacramento County is about $1,424 at a center and $992 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.