Licensed Daycare in Sacramento, California
145 licensed daycares in Sacramento, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
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 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
- 68 kids
All Sacramento licensed centers
Page 2 of 10Anaheim Learning Tree #338
Sacramento
Anaheim Little Angels #347
Sacramento
Anaheim Little Stars Daycare #355
Sacramento
Anaheim Panda Kids Academy #341
Sacramento
Anaheim Playhouse Academy #352
Sacramento
Anaheim Precious Moments #335
Sacramento
Anaheim Rainbow Learning Center #356
Sacramento
Anaheim Smart Start Academy #346
Sacramento
Anaheim Sunflower Daycare #340
Sacramento
Anaheim Sunshine Daycare #360
Sacramento
Anaheim Wonder Years #342
Sacramento
Explorer Kids Anaheim #348
Sacramento
Explorer Kids Oakland #633
Sacramento
Explorer Kids Sacramento #235
Sacramento
First Steps Los Angeles #147
Sacramento
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Search 145 Licensed Centers in Sacramento
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.