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.
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 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
- 68 kids
All Sacramento licensed centers
Page 8 of 10Sacramento Discovery Preschool #258
Sacramento
Sacramento Early Learning Center #249
Sacramento
Sacramento Generations Daycare #236
Sacramento
Sacramento Kids First Academy #246
Sacramento
Sacramento KinderCare #255
Sacramento
Sacramento KinderSmile #237
Sacramento
Sacramento Learning Center #240
Sacramento
Sacramento Little Angels #234
Sacramento
Sacramento Little Scholars #261
Sacramento
Sacramento Little Stars Daycare #242
Sacramento
Sacramento Playhouse Academy #239
Sacramento
Sacramento Primrose School #256
Sacramento
Sacramento Rainbow Learning Center #243
Sacramento
Sacramento Stepping Stones #259
Sacramento
Sacramento Sunshine Daycare #247
Sacramento
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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Search 145 Licensed Centers in Sacramento
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.