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Licensed Daycare in Downey, California

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

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 Downey?

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 Downey

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 Downey 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

90241 9 90242 5 90240 5

Program types in Downey

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

All Downey licensed centers

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A Licensed Center

Anaheim Creative Kids #627

Downey

Infants & Toddlers Cap 77

A Montessori

Anaheim Little Scholars #626

Downey

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 84

F Infant Care

First Steps Anaheim #625

Downey

Preschool (2-5) Cap 86

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Long Beach #235

Downey

School Age (5+) Cap 59

L Family Daycare

Long Beach Learning Tree #234

Downey

School Age (5+) Cap 36

L Preschool

Long Beach Sunflower Daycare #236

Downey

Preschool (2-5) Cap 74

L Group Care

Los Angeles Kids First Academy #427

Downey

School Age (5+) Cap 105

L Preschool

Los Angeles Sunshine Daycare #428

Downey

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Sacramento #526

Downey

2 years - 12 years Cap 71

S Infant Care

Sacramento Little Angels #528

Downey

Preschool (2-5) Cap 27

S Before/After School

Sacramento Smart Start Academy #527

Downey

School Age (5+) Cap 108

S Family Daycare

San Diego Childcare Academy #137

Downey

School Age (5+) Cap 38

S Licensed Center

San Diego Learning Center #136

Downey

Infants & Toddlers Cap 106

S Montessori

San Diego Playhouse Academy #135

Downey

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 96

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Los Angeles #429

Downey

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Downey, California?

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

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 Downey 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 Downey typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Downey?

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 Downey 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.