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Licensed Daycare in Vallejo, California

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

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 Vallejo?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Vallejo

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 Vallejo 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: 66 kids

ZIP codes covered

94590 8 94591 5

Program types in Vallejo

Preschool Program

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Montessori School

1 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All Vallejo licensed centers

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B Preschool

Bakersfield Children's Place #545

Vallejo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 18

F Infant Care

First Steps Oakland #154

Vallejo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

G Group Care

Growing Minds Bakersfield #544

Vallejo

School Age (5+) Cap 84

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us San Jose #445

Vallejo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115

L Montessori

Little Hearts Riverside #252

Vallejo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 90

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts San Francisco #55

Vallejo

2 years - 12 years Cap 89

O Before/After School

Oakland Stepping Stones #153

Vallejo

School Age (5+) Cap 28

R Licensed Center

Riverside Kids First Academy #253

Vallejo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 26

S Preschool

San Francisco Cloud Nine Kids #54

Vallejo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 15

S Family Daycare

San Jose Learning Tree #446

Vallejo

School Age (5+) Cap 110

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

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Vallejo, California?

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

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 Vallejo 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 Vallejo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Vallejo?

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 Vallejo 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.