Frequently Asked Questions
How many daycares are there in California?
There are 31,645 daycares in California, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 16,904 home-based programs and 14,741 centers.
How much do daycares cost in California?
The average cost of daycare in California is $819 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, 3,652 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 2,566 home-based programs and 1,086 centers.
How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in California?
Based on CareLuLu data, 6,076 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, 3,932 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Spoken languages include Spanish, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian and Hindi.