Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Shafter

Top 15 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

15 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

93% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Kern County

2022 median

$1,527

/ month

infant

$892

/ month

toddler

$739

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $601/month).

Shafter has 15 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 15 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

93% 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 15 Infant Daycares in Shafter

Alba Silva Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Anastacia Munoz Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Dora Pruneda Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Janell Martin Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Judith Vivar Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Karla Cordero Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Maria Hinojosa Lopez Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Maria Picos De Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Maria Prieto Fraire Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Robbin Pena Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Susana Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Tierra Serena Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Shafter

Capacity: 17 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Veronica Maldonado Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Yesenia Montoya Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

Marcela Chavez Family Child Care

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Shafter

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $800 – $1,100/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Shafter?

Shafter has 15 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 Shafter?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Kern County is about $1,460 at a center and $946 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.