Daycares in Castaic, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
11 of 18 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
12 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 24, 2025
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Castaic currently has 18 tracked providers. 11 have inspection history, 12 appear active, and 50% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is November 24, 2025.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
METCALF FAMILY CHILD CARE
CASTAIC, CA 91384
KEZIOS FAMILY CHILD CARE
CASTAIC, CA 91384
WAMPLER FAMILY DAY CARE
CASTAIC, CA 91384
MARTINEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
CASTAIC, CA 91384
NORTHLAKE HILL COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
32545 RIDGE ROUTE ROAD
NOTRE DAME CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF CASTAIC
31814 CASTAIC RD.
CASTAIC COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
28900 HILLCREST
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & ACADEMY
28355 SLOAN CANYON ROAD
RISE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
27715 SADDLE RIDGE WAY
RISE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
32545 RIDGE ROUTE ROAD
TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE/LEARNING CENTER
29421 THE OLD ROAD
NOTRE DAME INFANT CENTER & PRESCHOOL, INC.
31814 CASTAIC RD.
PLAYMAKERS PRESCHOOL
28040 HASLEY CYN. RD
NOTRE DAME CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF CASTAIC
31814 CASTAIC ROAD
ONE TAEKWONDO CASTAIC, THE
31884 CASTAIC ROAD
PLAYMAKERS PRESCHOOL
28040 HASLEY CANYON ROAD
RISE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
30455 PARK VISTA DRIVE
PLAY PLACE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, THE
2040 HASLEY CANYON ROAD
Home Daycares in Castaic
Browse 4 home-based providers.
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What the daycare market looks like in Castaic
Castaic currently has 18 daycares in our directory. 50% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
50%
A or B safety grades
14
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,447/mo
Infant center cost in LOS ANGELES
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is METCALF FAMILY CHILD CARE with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Castaic include SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER, DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME.
The average provider in this market has 5.4 recorded violations, while 8 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
LOS ANGELES accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Castaic, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$1,447/mo
Preschool Center
$1,045/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$4/mo
California regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.
Background checks
All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.
Parent rights
Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Castaic
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Castaic?
We rank providers in Castaic using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Castaic?
9 of the 18 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Castaic?
Castaic currently shows 4 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. California rules still apply: At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.