Frequently Asked Questions
How many daycares are there in California?
There are 31,554 daycares in California, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 16,792 home-based programs and 14,762 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, 3,320 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 2,358 home-based programs and 962 centers.
How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in California?
Based on CareLuLu data, 5,661 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, 3,551 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Spoken languages include Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Russian and Armenian.