Licensed Daycare in Palmdale, California
This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.
Childcare costs in Palmdale
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 Palmdale 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 overviewQuick 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
- 93 kids
All Palmdale licensed centers
Page 1 of 1First Steps Bakersfield #300
Palmdale
Fresno Learning Tree #592
Palmdale
Los Angeles Playhouse Academy #1176
Palmdale
Nurturing Hearts San Jose #201
Palmdale
Riverside Children's Place #8
Palmdale
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 5 Licensed Centers in Palmdale
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.