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

Monterey, California is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Monterey	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	5	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Monterey

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Monterey. 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 Great Beginnings Early Learning Center Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Monte Vista Child Development Center Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Ryan Ranch Children's Center (infant) Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 40

Family Child Care Homes in Monterey

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Monterey. 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 Ferranti, Faye Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hayat, Nilofar Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 14

Preschools in Monterey

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in Monterey. 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 Ryan Ranch Children's Center (pre-School) Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 104 Preschool Santa Catalina Pre-School Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 31 Preschool Serendipity Pre-School Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 28 Preschool Shoreline Pre-School Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 36 Preschool Teddy Bear Preschool Monterey, CA 93940 Capacity 44

ZIP codes in Monterey

ZIP 93940Care providers

How to pick care in Monterey

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.

For families in Monterey, 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.

Nearby cities in Monterey County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Monterey, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Monterey is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

How do Monterey facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Monterey 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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