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

Fortuna, California is served by 14 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Fortuna	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	6	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Fortuna

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Fortuna. 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 Meraz Child Care Center Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Prime Montessori School Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Rainbow Junction Children's Center-P/S Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Rainbow Junction Infant Center Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 6

Family Child Care Homes in Fortuna

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Fortuna. 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.

Preschools in Fortuna

1 licensed preschools is listed in Fortuna. 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 Redwood Learners Preschool-Special Beginnings Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 18

Head Start Programs in Fortuna

6 federally funded head start programss are listed in Fortuna. 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 Fortuna Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Fortuna - Smith Lane Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Head Start - Fortuna Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 60 Head Start Program Head Start - Toddy Thomas Preschool Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 21 Head Start Program Smith Lane Early Head Start Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Toddy Thomas Fortuna, CA 95540 Capacity 15

ZIP codes in Fortuna

ZIP 95540Care providers

How to pick care in Fortuna

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Fortuna, 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 Fortuna, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Fortuna is home to 14 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Fortuna facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Fortuna to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Fortuna 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.

Required disclosures

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