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Licensed Daycare in Covina, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Covina?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Covina?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Covina

ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Covina vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Full California licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

91724 8 91723 5 91722 5

Program types in Covina

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

Head Start Center

2 centers

All Covina licensed centers

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F Head Start

First Steps San Diego #324

Covina

2 years - 12 years Cap 33

F Family Daycare

Fresno Children's Place #32

Covina

School Age (5+) Cap 97

F Preschool

Fresno KinderCare #34

Covina

Preschool (2-5) Cap 37

H Group Care

Happy Days Fresno Daycare #33

Covina

School Age (5+) Cap 36

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Los Angeles #617

Covina

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50

L Infant Care

Long Beach Kids First Academy #423

Covina

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

L Montessori

Long Beach Sunshine Daycare #424

Covina

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 94

L Montessori

Los Angeles Learning Tree #616

Covina

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64

L Family Daycare

Los Angeles Sunflower Daycare #618

Covina

School Age (5+) Cap 92

S Infant Care

San Diego Creative Kids #326

Covina

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81

S Before/After School

San Diego Little Scholars #325

Covina

School Age (5+) Cap 106

S Before/After School

Santa Ana Childcare Academy #133

Covina

School Age (5+) Cap 113

S Head Start

Santa Ana Learning Center #132

Covina

2 years - 12 years Cap 61

S Preschool

Santa Ana Playhouse Academy #131

Covina

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of Long Beach #425

Covina

Infants & Toddlers Cap 96

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Covina, California?

Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare centers in Covina, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Covina?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Covina daycares?

All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Covina typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Covina?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Covina daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.