Licensed Daycare in South Dos Palos, California
5 licensed daycares in South Dos Palos, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
South Dos Palos listings updated May 2026 from official California records.
Daycare in South Dos Palos: what parents should know
There are 5 licensed childcare providers on record in South Dos Palos, with Montessori 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 South Dos Palos report infant care (roughly 20% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 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.
Combined, South Dos Palos's licensed centers hold about 257 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
South Dos Palos childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos 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
- 51 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in South Dos Palos
Largest licensed centers in South Dos Palos
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All South Dos Palos licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos, 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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