Licensed Daycare in Lake Forest, California
5 licensed daycares in Lake Forest, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
Childcare costs in Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest 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
- 62 kids
All Lake Forest licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Bakersfield Golden Gate Daycare #53
Lake Forest
Little Genius Fresno #345
Lake Forest
Los Angeles Bright Futures Daycare #929
Lake Forest
San Diego KinderSmile #637
Lake Forest
Santa Ana Discovery Preschool #444
Lake Forest
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