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Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Salinas

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

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

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Monterey County

2022 median
$1,745
/ month
infant
$1,092
/ month
toddler
$856
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $717/month).

Salinas has 159 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 Salinas

1

Adriana Reyes & Gaudencia Gonzalez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
2

Alejandra Becerra

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
3

Alejandra Tapia Caballero

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
4

Alma Godinez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
5

Alondra Tapia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
6

Amy Diaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
7

Ana Castro Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
8

Ana Fernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
9

Ana Melgoza De Anaya

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
10

Ana Salcedo Vazquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
11

Angelica Hernandez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
12

Anna Ramos

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
13

Antonia Cortes Sierra

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
14

Aurelio Ramirez Espinoza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
15

Barbara Guevara

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
16

Baudelia Vasquez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
17

Brenda E. Anaya

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
18

Brianna Lozano

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
19

Carmen Nunez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
20

Cassandra Garcia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Salinas

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $950 – $1,300/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Salinas?
Salinas has 159 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 Salinas?
Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Monterey County is about $1,561 at a center and $1,127 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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