Licensed Daycare in Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria
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 Carpinteria 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
- 62 kids
ZIP codes covered
All Carpinteria licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Bakersfield Discovery Preschool #130
Carpinteria
Fresno Golden Gate Daycare #422
Carpinteria
Little Genius San Jose #31
Carpinteria
Los Angeles KinderSmile #1006
Carpinteria
Santa Ana Bright Beginnings #521
Carpinteria
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