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Licensed Daycare in Visalia, California

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

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 Visalia?

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 .

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.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Visalia

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 Visalia 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: 72 kids

ZIP codes covered

93291 6 93277 6 93292 5

Program types in Visalia

Licensed Family Daycare Home

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Before & After School Care

2 centers

Preschool Program

1 centers

All Visalia licensed centers

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B Head Start

Bakersfield Creative Kids #218

Visalia

2 years - 12 years Cap 55

B Preschool

Bakersfield Little Scholars #217

Visalia

Preschool (2-5) Cap 61

F Montessori

Fresno Little Scholars #502

Visalia

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 38

F Montessori

Fresno Sunflower Daycare #510

Visalia

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 25

H Head Start

Happy Days Bakersfield Daycare #210

Visalia

2 years - 12 years Cap 77

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Santa Ana Daycare #608

Visalia

Infants & Toddlers Cap 110

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Fresno #509

Visalia

Preschool (2-5) Cap 108

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks San Jose #111

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 115

L Before/After School

Los Angeles Childcare Academy #1094

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 100

L Head Start

Los Angeles Learning Center #1093

Visalia

2 years - 12 years Cap 107

L Before/After School

Los Angeles Smart Start Academy #1086

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 117

S Group Care

San Jose Little Angels #119

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 53

S Family Daycare

San Jose Smart Start Academy #118

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 29

S Family Daycare

Santa Ana KinderCare #609

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 24

S Family Daycare

Santa Ana Sunshine Daycare #601

Visalia

School Age (5+) Cap 67

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Visalia, California?

Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare centers in Visalia, 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 Visalia?

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 Visalia 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 Visalia typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Visalia?

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 Visalia 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.