Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Stockton

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

171 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).

Stockton has 171 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 Stockton

Achievers

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Stockton

Capacity: 16 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Alba Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Alejandra Rodriguez Gomez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Alice Mclane

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Amanda Shreckengost

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Angela Delacerda

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Angela Ealy-hale

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Angela Tyson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Anjelina Clisterio & Rodney Williams

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Anna Kristine Chew

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Anzias Evans

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Brandon Dukes

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Candace Thompson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Candice Gatlin-williams

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

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Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Stockton

Capacity: 39 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Capc - School for Adults

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Stockton

Capacity: 15 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Carla Stovall

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Carmen Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

Casa De Esperanza

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Stockton

Capacity: 24 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,800/mo

Catalina Mulit

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Stockton

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Stockton?

Stockton has 171 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 Stockton?

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.