Licensed Daycare in Los Angeles, California
These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.
Childcare costs in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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
- 69 kids
All Los Angeles licensed centers
Page 5 of 19First Steps Long Beach #185
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First Steps Los Angeles #357
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First Steps Los Angeles #399
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First Steps Sacramento #470
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First Steps Sacramento #512
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First Steps San Diego #114
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First Steps San Diego #72
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Growing Minds Anaheim #575
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Growing Minds Long Beach #177
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Growing Minds Long Beach #219
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Growing Minds Los Angeles #391
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Growing Minds Sacramento #462
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Growing Minds Sacramento #504
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Growing Minds San Diego #64
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Happy Days Anaheim Daycare #577
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Search 285 Licensed Centers in Los Angeles
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.