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Licensed Daycare in Ontario, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Ontario?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Ontario?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Ontario

ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Ontario vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Full California licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

91764 6 91761 6 91762 5

Program types in Ontario

Licensed Family Daycare Home

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

All Ontario licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Santa Ana #155

Ontario

Preschool (2-5) Cap 15

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Fresno #56

Ontario

School Age (5+) Cap 43

F Licensed Center

First Steps Santa Ana #152

Ontario

Infants & Toddlers Cap 29

F Montessori

Fresno Smart Start Academy #54

Ontario

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 85

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Long Beach #445

Ontario

2 years - 12 years Cap 61

L Preschool

Long Beach Learning Tree #444

Ontario

Preschool (2-5) Cap 120

L Infant Care

Long Beach Panda Kids Academy #447

Ontario

Preschool (2-5) Cap 78

L Montessori

Los Angeles Early Learning Center #640

Ontario

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 93

L Head Start

Los Angeles Kids First Academy #637

Ontario

2 years - 12 years Cap 63

L Before/After School

Los Angeles Sunshine Daycare #638

Ontario

School Age (5+) Cap 111

N Infant Care

Nurturing Hearts Fresno #53

Ontario

Preschool (2-5) Cap 104

S Group Care

San Diego Learning Center #346

Ontario

School Age (5+) Cap 43

S Head Start

San Diego Little Stars Daycare #348

Ontario

2 years - 12 years Cap 82

S Family Daycare

San Diego Playhouse Academy #345

Ontario

School Age (5+) Cap 62

S Family Daycare

Santa Ana Little Scholars #153

Ontario

School Age (5+) Cap 107

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Ontario, California?

Our directory lists 15 licensed childcare centers in Ontario, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Ontario?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Ontario daycares?

All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Ontario typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Ontario?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Ontario daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.