Frequently Asked Questions
How many daycares are there in California?
There are 31,628 daycares in California, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 16,865 home-based programs and 14,763 centers.
How much does daycare cost in California?
The cost of daycare in California is $812 per month. This is the average price for full-time, based on CareLuLu data, including homes and centers.
How many daycares accept infants in California?
Based on CareLuLu data, 3,382 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 2,421 home-based programs and 961 centers.
How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in California?
Based on CareLuLu data, 5,712 daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in California.
How many daycares teach a foreign language in California (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.)?
Based on CareLuLu data, 3,579 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Spoken languages include Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Russian and Armenian.