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Daycare in Salinas, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Salinas, Monterey County, from the state licensing records.

46 centers166 family homes8 infant centers0 school-age4,567 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in Salinas

36 of 46 centers shown.

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Alisal Head Start

1437 Del Monte Ave, 93905 · (408) 424-0461

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 28, 20220 citationsState record
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Boronda Meadows Elementary Preschool

915 Larkin St, 93907 · (831) 417-9905

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 20, 20262 citationsState record
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Buckhorn Early Learning Center

1081 Buckhorn Dr, 93905 · (831) 753-5700

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 8, 20250 citationsState record
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Central Bay Children's Center

17500 Pesante Rd, 93907 · (831) 633-5975

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Apr 14, 20265 citationsState record
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Church Of The Good Shepherd Preschool

301 Corral De Tierra Road, 93908 · (831) 484-2153

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 30, 20250 citationsState record
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Creekside Head Start

1770 Kittery St, 93906 · (831) 442-3526

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 12, 20250 citationsState record
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Crescita Children's Center

1494 Schilling Place, 93901 · (831) 783-1679

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 4, 20261 citationState record
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Crescita Children's Center

1494 Schilling Place, 93901 · (831) 783-1679

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Mar 4, 20262 citationsState record
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El Gabilan Preschool

1256 Linwood Dr, 93906 · (831) 753-5664

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 11, 20231 citationState record
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Frank Paul Head Start Center

1300 Rider Ave, 93905 · (831) 754-2319

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 28, 20251 citationState record
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Fremont Head Start

1255 E Market St, 93905 · (408) 755-0351

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 1, 20230 citationsState record
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Hartnell College Child Development Center

156 Homestead Avenue, 93901 · (831) 755-6945

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 22, 20262 citationsState record
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Hearts And Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool

345 E Alvin Dr, 93906 · (831) 449-7536

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 5, 20253 citationsState record
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Henry F. Kammann Elementary School

521 Rochex Ave, 93906 · (831) 753-5665

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 11, 20261 citationState record
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La Casita Early Head Start

109 Capitol Street, 93901 · (805) 544-4355

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 13, 20260 citationsState record
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La Joya Head Start

55 Rogge Rd, 93906 · (831) 755-0350

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 4, 20230 citationsState record
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Laura's Barn Preschool And Child Care Center

30 Hitchcock Road, 93908 · (831) 261-9897

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 19, 20262 citationsState record
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Laura's Barn Preschool And Child Care Center

30 Hitchcock Road, 93908 · (831) 261-9897

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Feb 19, 20263 citationsState record
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Laura's Barn Preschool And Childcare Center

893 Blanco Circle, 93901 · (831) 261-9897

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 29, 20261 citationState record
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Laura's Barn Preschool And Childcare Center

893 Blanco Circle, 93901 · (831) 261-9897

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 29, 20262 citationsState record
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Lincoln Elementary Preschool

705 California St, 93901 · (831) 753-5625

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 14, 20260 citationsState record
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Little Friends Day Nursery

1025 Post Dr, 93907 · (831) 424-2145

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 24, 20269 citationsState record
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Loma Vista Elementary

757 Sausal Dr, 93906 · (831) 753-5670

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 26, 20260 citationsState record
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Los Padres Preschool

1130 John St, 93905 · (831) 753-5559

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 8, 20230 citationsState record
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M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center

115 Bardin Rd, 93905 · (831) 771-9291

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 5, 20262 citationsState record
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M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center

115 Bardin Rd, 93905 · (831) 771-9291

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jan 5, 20262 citationsState record
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Madonna Del Sasso Preschool

20 Santa Teresa Way, 93906 · (831) 424-7813

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 10, 20267 citationsState record
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Maof Child Care Center Preschool

559 E Alisal St Ste 103, 93905 · (831) 422-4211

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 23, 20253 citationsState record
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Martin Luther King Head Start

925 N Sanborn Rd, 93905 · (831) 424-4568

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 5, 20250 citationsState record
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Mcoe Discovery Academy

1752 E Alisal St, 93905 · (831) 755-0352

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 31, 20240 citationsState record
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Mcoe Little Explorers

25 Sherwood Pl Rm V2, 93906 · (831) 755-0350

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 26, 20240 citationsState record
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Mcoe Salinas Child Development Head Start/state Ps

342 Front Street, 93901 · (831) 755-0300

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 17, 20260 citationsState record
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Melodypark Christian Daycare School

1130 San Vincente Avenue, 93901 · (831) 422-5311

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 7, 20264 citationsState record
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Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas

1210 John St, 93905 · (831) 757-0753

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 8, 20263 citationsState record
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Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas

1210 John St, 93905 · (831) 758-7425

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Dec 18, 20232 citationsState record
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Natividad Preschool

1465 Modoc Ave, 93906 · (831) 753-5675

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 17, 20251 citationState record

Questions about daycare in Salinas

How many licensed daycares are in Salinas?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 46 licensed centers (8 infant centers and 0 school-age centers among them) and 166 family child care homes in Salinas, with 4,567 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in Salinas?

8 licensed infant centers in Salinas appear in the data. Many of the 166 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a Salinas daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in Salinas?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Monterey County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.