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

Chico, California is served by 67 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 ChicoProviders
Child Care Centers23View directory
Family Child Care Homes20View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools24View directory
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs4View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Chico

23 licensed child care centerss are listed in Chico. 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 Associated Students Children's Center Chico, CA 95929 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Associated Students Children's Center Chico, CA 95929 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Chico Child Development Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Chico Child Development Center Mission Ranch Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Chico Christian Infant Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Chico Montessori Children's House Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Child Development Laboratory Chico, CA 95929 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Circles Children's Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Creative Minds Early Learning Center Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Creative Scholars Academy Infant Center Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 16 Child Care Center E Center Hs Pgms - Chico Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 57 Child Care Center E Center Hs Pgms - Mariposa Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 40 Child Care Center E Center Hs Pgms - Moss Center Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Kinder Kids Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 45 Child Care Center King's Christian Learning Center Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 73 Child Care Center Kreative Beginnings Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Laura's Infant Center Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Little Treasures Infant Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 18 Child Care Center Little University Of Chico Infant Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Mi Escuelita Maya P/S & Childrens Performing Arts Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Noah's Ark At Calvary Chapel Chico - Infant Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Parkview Elc Chico Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Storybook Schoolhouse Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 128

Family Child Care Homes in Chico

20 licensed family child care homess are listed in Chico. 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 Brownfield Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Coletti, Melanie Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Frison, Tiera Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gallegos, Imelda Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Giannola, Jesica Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Haggard, Jessica Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Ives, Heather Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lenzi, Danielle Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Matlin's Family Day Care Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mendoza, Rosa Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Montes, Alma & Andrea Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Newton, Amber Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Nunez, Robyn Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home O'bryan, Kathryn Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Parker, Amanda Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Payan, Vickie Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Pena Llanos, Claudia Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Sloan, Tawnya Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Tipton, Jennifer Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Wang, Meuy Family Child Care Home Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 14

Preschools in Chico

24 licensed preschoolss are listed in Chico. 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.

Preschool Acorns To Oaks Preschool And Daycare Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 40 Preschool Acorns To Oaks Preschool And Daycare Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 16 Preschool Acorns To Oaks Preschool And Daycare #3 Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 84 Preschool Castles Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 64 Preschool Castles Preschool (infant) Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 14 Preschool Chico Christian Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 118 Preschool Chico Oaks Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 42 Preschool Creative Scholars Academy Preschool Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 58 Preschool Enchanted Play Infant & Preschool Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 60 Preschool Laura's Daycare Center & Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 36 Preschool Laura's Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 21 Preschool Little Discoveries Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 40 Preschool Little Discoveries Preschool - Infants Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 8 Preschool Little Lions Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 151 Preschool Little Pines Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 23 Preschool Little Pines Preschool Infant Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 8 Preschool Little Sprouts Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 48 Preschool Little Treasures Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 36 Preschool Little University Of Chico Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 36 Preschool Noah's Ark At Calvary Chapel Chico - Preschool Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 45 Preschool Parkside Preschool & Daycare (preschool) Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 72 Preschool Parkside Preschool & Daycare Infant Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 21 Preschool Smart Start Preschool Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 106 Preschool Smart Start Preschool (inf) Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 19

Head Start Programs in Chico

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in Chico. 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 Chico State-Associated Students Child Development Lab Chico, CA 95929 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Elm Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Mariposa Chico, CA 95973 Capacity 4 Head Start Program Moss Chico, CA 95926 Capacity 34
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School-Age Programs in Chico

4 licensed school-age programss are listed in Chico. 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 Chico Christian School Age Center Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 25 School-Age Program Kidspark Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 20 School-Age Program Little Treasures School Age Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 14 School-Age Program Noah's Ark At Calvary Chapel Chico - School-Age Chico, CA 95928 Capacity 28

ZIP codes in Chico

ZIP 95926Care providersZIP 95928Care providersZIP 95929Care providersZIP 95973Care providers

How to pick care in Chico

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Chico, CA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Chico, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Chico is home to 67 state-licensed providers: 23 child care centers, 20 family child care homes, and 24 preschools.
How do Chico facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Chico to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Chico 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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