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Licensed Daycare in Badger, California

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

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 Badger?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Badger

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 Badger 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

93603 5

Program types in Badger

Preschool Program

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

All Badger licensed centers

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A Infant Care

Active Kids Fresno #605

Badger

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

B Preschool

Bakersfield Cloud Nine Kids #313

Badger

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52

G Head Start

Growing Minds Los Angeles #1189

Badger

2 years - 12 years Cap 108

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Riverside #21

Badger

Infants & Toddlers Cap 86

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts San Jose #214

Badger

School Age (5+) Cap 48

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Badger, California?

Our directory lists 5 licensed childcare centers in Badger, 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 Badger?

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 Badger 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 Badger typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Badger?

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 Badger 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.