Licensed Daycare in San Marcos, California
Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.
Childcare costs in San Marcos
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 San Marcos 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
- 63 kids
All San Marcos licensed centers
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San Marcos
Jumping Jacks Fresno #131
San Marcos
Long Beach Little Scholars #522
San Marcos
Los Angeles Learning Center #715
San Marcos
San Diego Smart Start Academy #423
San Marcos
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Search 5 Licensed Centers in San Marcos
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.