Daycares in Lodi, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
43 of 47 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
44 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 5, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Lodi currently has 47 tracked providers. 43 have inspection history, 44 appear active, and 83% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is March 5, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
LODI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL
751 S. LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD
WASHINGTON STATE PRESCHOOL
831 W. LOCKFORD STREET
VINEWOOD COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
1900 WEST VINE STREET
LODI MONTESSORI
2525 S. STOCKTON ST
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
701 S. PLEASANT AVENUE
NICHOLS PRESCHOOL
1301 SOUTH CRESCENT AVENUE
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF LODI
701 S. HUTCHINS STREET
BENAVIDES, IRMA
LODI, CA 95240
DE TORRES GOMEZ, CELINA
LODI, CA 95240
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL
267 N. MILLS AVENUE
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
10 NORTH MILLS AVENUE
HERITAGE STATE PRESCHOOL
509 E. EDEN
HOME CHURCH, THE
11451 NORTH WEST LANE
HORIZON PRESCHOOL
415 S. GARFIELD STREET
BECKMAN STATE PRESCHOOL
2201 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE
LAWRENCE STATE PRESCHOOL A
701 CALAVERAS STREET
LINCOLN TECH ACADEMY
542 E PINE STREET
LIVE OAK
5099 BEAR CREEK ROAD
CAPK - LODI UCCC
701 SOUTH HUTCHINS STREET
ESQUIVEL, MARIA OLIVIA
LODI, CA 95240
Home Daycares in Lodi
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What the daycare market looks like in Lodi
Lodi currently has 47 daycares in our directory. 83% 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.
83%
A or B safety grades
28
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,269/mo
Infant center cost in SAN JOAQUIN
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is DE TORRES GOMEZ, CELINA with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Lodi include DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, INFANT CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 1.7 recorded violations, while 34 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
SAN JOAQUIN accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Lodi, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$1,269/mo
Preschool Center
$859/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$838/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 Lodi
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Lodi?
We rank providers in Lodi 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 Lodi?
39 of the 47 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 Lodi?
Lodi currently shows 19 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.