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

Ridgecrest, California is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Ridgecrest	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Ridgecrest

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ridgecrest. 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 Balas Montessori Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Cerro Coso Child Development Center Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Heritage Montessori School Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Oasis Child Development Center Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Toddler To Scholar Academy Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 37

Family Child Care Homes in Ridgecrest

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ridgecrest. 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 Shine's Family Child Care Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Villicana Family Child Care Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 14

Preschools in Ridgecrest

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Ridgecrest. 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 Faller State Preschool Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 24 Preschool Pierce State Preschool Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Ridgecrest

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Ridgecrest. 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 Oasis CDC Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 8

School-Age Programs in Ridgecrest

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Ridgecrest. 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 Heritage Montessori School Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Immanuel Christian Child Development Center Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Capacity 50

ZIP codes in Ridgecrest

ZIP 93555Care providers

How to pick care in Ridgecrest

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.

When you are choosing care in Ridgecrest, CA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ridgecrest, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Ridgecrest is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Ridgecrest facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Ridgecrest 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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