Licensed Daycare in El Dorado Hills, California
11 licensed daycares in El Dorado Hills, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
El Dorado Hills listings updated May 2026 from official California records.
Daycare in El Dorado Hills: what parents should know
There are 11 licensed childcare providers on record in El Dorado Hills, with Preschool the most common type (about 18% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current California license at indexing time, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.
For age coverage, 2 centers in El Dorado Hills report infant care (roughly 18% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 2 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
Licensed care in El Dorado Hills spans 2+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 9% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, El Dorado Hills providers are approved for approximately 635 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
El Dorado Hills childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in El Dorado Hills
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 El Dorado Hills 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
- 57 kids
Largest licensed centers in El Dorado Hills
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Where to get childcare help in El Dorado Hills
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programCalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(916) 651-6195 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for El Dorado Hills, California are compiled from official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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