Best Daycares in Salinas, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Salinas's 54 daycares, 53 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 54 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Salinas. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Salinas
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Salinas: 4.4 (Sample of 54).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Salinas: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Salinas: 4.4 (Sample of 54).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Salinas?
- There are 54 licensed child care providers in Salinas.
- What percentage of Salinas daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Salinas daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Salinas?
- 54 center-based providers operate in Salinas.
- How do Salinas daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Salinas daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
All 54 Daycares in Salinas
- M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center
- M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center
- Madonna Del Sasso Preschool
- Maof Child Care Center Preschool
- Martin Luther King Head Start
- Mcoe Discovery Academy
- Mcoe Little Explorers
- Mcoe Salinas Child Development Head Start/state Ps
- Melodypark Christian Daycare School
- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas
- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas