Licensed Daycare in Modesto, California
35 licensed daycares in Modesto, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
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 3ABC Academy Anaheim #82
Modesto
Active Kids San Jose #669
Modesto
Anaheim Creative Kids #81
Modesto
Anaheim Golden Gate Daycare #84
Modesto
Anaheim Learning Tree #86
Modesto
Anaheim Little Scholars #80
Modesto
Anaheim Precious Moments #83
Modesto
Explorer Kids San Jose #666
Modesto
First Steps Riverside #477
Modesto
Happy Days Riverside Daycare #471
Modesto
Jumping Jacks Oakland #372
Modesto
Kids R Us Anaheim #85
Modesto
La Petite Academy Riverside #474
Modesto
Little Genius Oakland #376
Modesto
Little Hearts San Francisco #278
Modesto
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