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Licensed Daycare in Murrieta, California

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

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 Murrieta?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Murrieta

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 Murrieta 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: 75 kids

ZIP codes covered

92562 7 92563 6

Program types in Murrieta

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

All Murrieta licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Bakersfield Little Angels #22

Murrieta

Infants & Toddlers Cap 114

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Bakersfield #23

Murrieta

School Age (5+) Cap 20

F Preschool

Fresno Childcare Academy #314

Murrieta

Preschool (2-5) Cap 92

F Head Start

Fresno Little Stars Daycare #315

Murrieta

2 years - 12 years Cap 86

L Family Daycare

Los Angeles KinderCare #898

Murrieta

School Age (5+) Cap 23

L Group Care

Los Angeles Primrose School #899

Murrieta

School Age (5+) Cap 23

S Montessori

San Diego Early Learning Center #607

Murrieta

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 96

S Infant Care

Santa Ana Panda Kids Academy #414

Murrieta

Preschool (2-5) Cap 100

S Before/After School

Santa Ana Sunflower Daycare #413

Murrieta

School Age (5+) Cap 95

T Infant Care

Tiny Tots of San Diego #606

Murrieta

Preschool (2-5) Cap 107

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Murrieta, California?

Our directory lists 10 licensed childcare centers in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta?

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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Murrieta?

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 Murrieta 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.