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Licensed Daycare in Pasadena, California

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

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 Pasadena?

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 .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Pasadena

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 Pasadena 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: 60 kids

ZIP codes covered

91101 11 91103 9 91107 8 91106 6 91105 5 91104 5 2

Program types in Pasadena

Montessori School

4 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Pasadena licensed centers

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L Preschool

Los Angeles Smart Start Academy #540

Pasadena

Preschool (2-5) Cap 83

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Los Angeles #539

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 45

S Infant Care

Sacramento Creative Kids #640

Pasadena

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

S Group Care

Sacramento Discovery Preschool #636

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 18

S Before/After School

Sacramento Little Scholars #639

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 27

S Preschool

Sacramento Stepping Stones #637

Pasadena

Preschool (2-5) Cap 45

S Before/After School

San Diego Golden Gate Daycare #245

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 113

S Montessori

San Diego Learning Tree #247

Pasadena

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 27

S Group Care

San Diego Panda Kids Academy #250

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 19

S Family Daycare

San Diego Sunflower Daycare #249

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 48

S Head Start

Santa Ana Bright Futures Daycare #52

Pasadena

2 years - 12 years Cap 64

S Family Daycare

Santa Ana Early Learning Center #57

Pasadena

School Age (5+) Cap 119

S Infant Care

Santa Ana Kids First Academy #54

Pasadena

Preschool (2-5) Cap 93

S Montessori

Santa Ana Sunshine Daycare #55

Pasadena

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 81

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of Santa Ana #56

Pasadena

Infants & Toddlers Cap 63

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Pasadena, California?

Our directory lists 30 licensed childcare centers in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena?

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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Pasadena?

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 Pasadena 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.