Licensed Daycare in Cerritos, 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 Cerritos
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 Cerritos 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
- 64 kids
All Cerritos licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Active Kids Santa Ana #4
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Anaheim Panda Kids Academy #677
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Explorer Kids Long Beach #286
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First Steps San Diego #198
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Growing Minds Sacramento #588
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Kids R Us Los Angeles #489
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Little Hearts Long Beach #296
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Long Beach Kids First Academy #297
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Los Angeles Learning Tree #490
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Los Angeles Primrose School #479
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Sacramento Children's Place #589
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Sacramento Little Stars Daycare #578
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San Diego Early Learning Center #187
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San Diego Stepping Stones #197
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Santa Ana Playhouse Academy #5
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Search 15 Licensed Centers in Cerritos
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.