Licensed Daycare in Joshua Tree, California
5 licensed daycares in Joshua Tree, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
Joshua Tree listings updated May 2026 from official California records.
Daycare in Joshua Tree: what parents should know
Joshua Tree has 5 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Preschool the most common type (about 20% 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, 1 center in Joshua Tree report infant care (roughly 20% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 1 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
About 20% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Joshua Tree report capacity for roughly 278 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Joshua Tree childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Joshua Tree
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 Joshua Tree 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
- 55 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Joshua Tree
Largest licensed centers in Joshua Tree
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
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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 Joshua Tree, 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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