Licensed Daycare in Waterford, 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 Waterford
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 Waterford 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
- 70 kids
ZIP codes covered
All Waterford licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Anaheim Bright Futures Daycare #105
Waterford
Oakland Bright Beginnings #397
Waterford
Riverside KinderSmile #496
Waterford
Sacramento Discovery Preschool #6
Waterford
San Francisco Golden Gate Daycare #298
Waterford
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Search 5 Licensed Centers in Waterford
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.