Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Arcata, CA

Arcata, California is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ArcataProviders
Child Care Centers8View directory
Family Child Care Homes4View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs1View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Arcata

8 licensed child care centerss are listed in Arcata. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Rm# 129,126 Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 27 Child Care Center Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Rm#104,108,125 Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Child Development Laboratory Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Children Of The Redwoods Infant Toddler Center Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Little Learners Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 54 Child Care Center Little Learners Arcata Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 41 Child Care Center Little Learners Center Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Children's Garden Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Arcata

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Arcata. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Caldwell, Jennifer Family Child Care Home Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hurd, Kayce Family Child Care Home Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Perez-Quintas, Aida Family Child Care Home Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Winge, Nora Family Child Care Home Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 14

Head Start Programs in Arcata

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in Arcata. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Arcata Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Arcata Children of the Redwoods ITC Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 4 Head Start Program Head Start - Children Of The Redwoods Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 24

School-Age Programs in Arcata

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Arcata. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program Arcata, CA 95521 Capacity 30
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ZIP codes in Arcata

ZIP 95521Care providers

How to pick care in Arcata

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Arcata, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Arcata, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Arcata is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 8 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Arcata facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Arcata to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Arcata licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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