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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%.

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.

54
Daycares
53
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Salinas

24(44%)
29(54%)
1(2%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Salinas: 4.4 (Sample of 54).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Salinas: 4.4 (Sample of 54).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Salinas

Alisal Head Start
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buckhorn Early Learning Center
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Church of the Good Shepherd Preschool
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creekside Head Start
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Crescita Early Education Center
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Step Head Start
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fremont Head Start
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Joya Head Start
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Laura's Barn Preschool and Childcare Center
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lincoln Elementary Preschool
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Loma Vista Elementary
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Los Padres Preschool
Salinas, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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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.
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

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