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Licensed Daycare in Sacramento, California

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Sacramento, California?

Our directory lists 145 licensed childcare centers in Sacramento, 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.

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

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 Sacramento?

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 .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

145

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Sacramento

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 Sacramento 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: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

95841 13 95823 13 95827 11 95826 9 95816 9 95834 7 95828 7 95825 7

Program types in Sacramento

Infant & Toddler Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

18 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

18 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

18 centers

All Sacramento licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Anaheim #334

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

A Before/After School

ABC Academy Los Angeles #150

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 21

A Family Daycare

ABC Academy San Francisco #548

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 94

A Head Start

Active Kids Anaheim #351

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 52

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Oakland #636

Sacramento

Infants & Toddlers Cap 75

A Head Start

Active Kids Sacramento #238

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 43

A Group Care

Anaheim Bright Futures Daycare #357

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 90

A Montessori

Anaheim Childcare Academy #354

Sacramento

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 90

A Before/After School

Anaheim Cloud Nine Kids #344

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 117

A Group Care

Anaheim Creative Kids #333

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 114

A Group Care

Anaheim Generations Daycare #349

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 19

A Before/After School

Anaheim Golden Gate Daycare #336

Sacramento

School Age (5+) Cap 69

A Head Start

Anaheim Kids First Academy #359

Sacramento

2 years - 12 years Cap 40

A Preschool

Anaheim KinderSmile #350

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 30

A Infant Care

Anaheim Learning Center #353

Sacramento

Preschool (2-5) Cap 105

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

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Sacramento, California?

Our directory lists 145 licensed childcare centers in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Sacramento?

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 Sacramento 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.