Licensed Daycare in Modesto, California
Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.
Childcare costs in Modesto
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 Modesto 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 Modesto licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Anaheim Creative Kids #81
Modesto
Nurturing Hearts Oakland #378
Modesto
Riverside Discovery Preschool #475
Modesto
San Francisco Learning Center #273
Modesto
San Jose Generations Daycare #667
Modesto
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Search 35 Licensed Centers in Modesto
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