Licensed Daycare in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito
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 El Cerrito 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
- 72 kids
ZIP codes covered
All El Cerrito licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Bakersfield Bright Beginnings #501
El Cerrito
Little Genius San Francisco #11
El Cerrito
Oakland Discovery Preschool #110
El Cerrito
Riverside Bright Futures Daycare #209
El Cerrito
San Jose Golden Gate Daycare #402
El Cerrito
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Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.