Licensed Daycare in Riverside, California
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Riverside
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 Riverside 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
- 56 kids
All Riverside licensed centers
Page 2 of 3Kids R Us Fresno #297
Riverside
La Petite Academy Bakersfield #3
Riverside
Little Genius San Diego #588
Riverside
Long Beach Children's Place #682
Riverside
Los Angeles Generations Daycare #879
Riverside
Los Angeles KinderSmile #880
Riverside
Los Angeles Little Angels #877
Riverside
Los Angeles Smart Start Academy #876
Riverside
Nurturing Hearts Los Angeles #875
Riverside
San Diego Cloud Nine Kids #589
Riverside
San Diego Learning Tree #583
Riverside
San Diego Panda Kids Academy #586
Riverside
San Diego Sunflower Daycare #585
Riverside
San Diego Wonder Years #587
Riverside
Santa Ana ABC Childcare #394
Riverside
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 35 Licensed Centers in Riverside
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.