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Licensed Daycare in Sacramento, California

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

145
Licensed Centers
19
Infant Spots
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Sacramento

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 Sacramento 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
68 kids

ZIP codes covered

95841 13 95823 13 95827 11 95826 9 95816 9 95834 7 95828 7 95825 7

Program types in Sacramento

Infant & Toddler Center
19 centers
Preschool Program
18 centers
Montessori School
18 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
18 centers
Licensed Family Daycare Home
18 centers
Licensed Child Care Center
18 centers

All Sacramento licensed centers

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O Head Start

Oakland Little Angels #632

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 74
O Head Start

Oakland Little Stars Daycare #640

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 103
O Infant Care

Oakland Panda Kids Academy #626

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 51
O Family Daycare

Oakland Playhouse Academy #637

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 61
O Before/After School

Oakland Rainbow Learning Center #641

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 115
O Preschool

Oakland Smart Start Academy #631

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 106
O Before/After School

Oakland Sunflower Daycare #625

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 80
O Family Daycare

Oakland Sunshine Daycare #645

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 56
O Montessori

Oakland Wonder Years #627

Sacramento

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 42
S Licensed Center

Sacramento ABC Childcare #250

Sacramento

Infants & Toddlers Cap 63
S Family Daycare

Sacramento Bright Beginnings #251

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 97
S Group Care

Sacramento Bright Futures Daycare #244

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 28
S Montessori

Sacramento Childcare Academy #241

Sacramento

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71
S Preschool

Sacramento Children's Place #253

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 88
S Head Start

Sacramento Creative Kids #262

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

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

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Sacramento, California?
Our directory lists 145 licensed childcare centers in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento 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.

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