# Childcare in Monterey County, California

Monterey County has 170 licensed childcare programs with 7,420 seats across 22 ZIP codes.

## ZIP codes
- [93905](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93905) — Salinas: 24 programs, 1,086 seats
- [93955](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93955) — Seaside: 19 programs, 1,011 seats
- [93906](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93906) — Salinas: 18 programs, 844 seats
- [93940](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93940) — Monterey: 16 programs, 901 seats
- [93901](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93901) — Salinas: 14 programs, 751 seats
- [93927](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93927) — Greenfield: 10 programs, 338 seats
- [93923](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93923) — Carmel, Carmel-By-the-Sea: 9 programs, 372 seats
- [93930](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93930) — King City: 9 programs, 321 seats
- [93960](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93960) — Soledad: 7 programs, 174 seats
- [95076](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/95076) — Watsonville, Corralitos: 6 programs, 1,356 seats
- [93907](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93907) — Salinas, Prunedale: 6 programs, 248 seats
- [93908](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93908) — Salinas: 6 programs, 227 seats
- [95012](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/95012) — Castroville: 5 programs, 182 seats
- [93950](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93950) — Pacific Grove: 5 programs, 169 seats
- [93926](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93926) — Gonzales: 4 programs, 136 seats
- [93933](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93933) — Marina: 4 programs, 274 seats
- [93962](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93962) — Spreckels, Spreckles: 2 programs, 42 seats
- [93925](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93925) — Chualar: 2 programs, 65 seats
- [93920](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93920) — Big Sur: 1 programs, 20 seats
- [93924](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93924) — Carmel Valley: 1 programs, 15 seats
- [93450](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93450) — San Ardo: 1 programs, 24 seats
- [93921](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/93921) — Carmel By the Sea: 1 programs, 77 seats

## Largest programs
- [Seaside Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415302) — Child care center, 1450 Elm Ave, Seaside, 93955; capacity 212; 5 findings in 9 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Marina Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400484) — Child care center, 3066 Lake Drive, Marina, 93933; capacity 155; 0 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mcoe Salinas Child Development Head Start/State PS](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274407965) — Child care center, 342 Front Street, Salinas, 93901; capacity 138; 0 findings in 9 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Carmel Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270709673) — Child care center, 8460 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, 93923; capacity 130; 0 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mcoe Steam Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417065) — Child care center, 18250 Van Buren Avenue, Salinas, 93906; capacity 129; 0 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Avondale Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415293) — Child care center, 1405 La Salle Avenue, Seaside, 93955; capacity 127; 3 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Avondale Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274418542) — Child care center, 1405 La Salle Ave, Seaside, 93955; capacity 127; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Little Bear Creek State Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415708) — Child care center, 18250 Van Buren Avenue, Salinas, 93906; capacity 120; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mexican American Opportunity Foundation Salinas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274408901) — Child care center, 1210 John St, Salinas, 93905; capacity 120; 3 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274410788) — Child care center, 115 Bardin Rd, Salinas, 93905; capacity 120; 2 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Melodypark Christian Daycare School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270702033) — Child care center, 1130 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas, 93901; capacity 111; 4 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Catalyst Kids - Presidio of Monterey](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274416676) — Child care center, 1608 Private Bolio Road, Monterey, 93940; capacity 104; 4 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415311) — Child care center, 345 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, 93906; capacity 100; 3 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270703733) — Child care center, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey, 93940; capacity 96; 7 findings in 6 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mcoe Salinas Child Development HS/St](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417174) — Child care center, 342 Front Street, Salinas, 93901; capacity 94
- [Great Beginnings Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274418532) — Child care center, 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey, 93940; capacity 90; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [St. Angela's Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270709281) — Child care center, 136 8th Street, Pacific Grove, 93950; capacity 88; 5 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Ryan Ranch Children's Center (Pre-School)](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415297) — Child care center, 2 Justin Court, Monterey, 93940; capacity 80; 4 findings in 15 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mcoe Discovery Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417146) — Child care center, 1752 E Alisal St, Salinas, 93905; capacity 79; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Carmel Youth Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417137) — Child care center, Fourth Avenue & Torres St, Carmel By the Sea, 93921; capacity 77; 0 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Valle Verde Migrant Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400200) — Child care center, 490 El Camino Real, Greenfield, 93927; capacity 76; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Monte Vista Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417129) — Child care center, 251 Soledad Drive, Monterey, 93940; capacity 72; 3 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Northminster Presbyterian Preschool/Kinderprep](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270700474) — Child care center, 315 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, 93906; capacity 72; 12 findings in 12 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Santa Lucia Migrant Seasonal Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274415141) — Child care center, 618 Walnut Ave, Greenfield, 93927; capacity 72; 1 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [M.a.o.f. Mountain Valley Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274414400) — Child care center, 115 Bardin Rd, Salinas, 93905; capacity 72; 2 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Buckhorn Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417242) — Child care center, 1081 Buckhorn Dr, Salinas, 93905; capacity 72; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [St. Dunstan's Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400238) — Child care center, 28003 Robinson Canyon Road, Carmel, 93923; capacity 70; 1 findings in 4 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Laura's Barn Preschool and Childcare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417111) — Child care center, 1664 Hilby Ave, Seaside, 93955; capacity 70; 1 findings in 4 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Boronda Meadows Elementary Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274408742) — Child care center, 915 Larkin St, Salinas, 93907; capacity 68; 2 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Church of the Good Shepherd Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270700262) — Child care center, 301 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas, 93908; capacity 64; 0 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Little Angels Mshs](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274410838) — Child care center, 231 Lynn St, King City, 93930; capacity 64; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Little Friends Day Nursery](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270702246) — Child care center, 1025 Post Dr, Salinas, 93907; capacity 64; 0 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Academy for Children](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274414333) — Child care center, 1664 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, 93955; capacity 60; 0 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Castroville Elementary Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400222) — Child care center, 11161 Merritt St, Castroville, 95012; capacity 60; 0 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Hartnell College Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400175) — Child care center, 156 Homestead Avenue, Salinas, 93901; capacity 60; 2 findings in 9 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Laura's Barn Preschool and Childcare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274416130) — Child care center, 893 Blanco Circle, Salinas, 93901; capacity 60; 1 findings in 6 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Mothers Morning Out](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270710123) — Child care center, 501 Eldorado, Monterey, 93940; capacity 60; 0 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [San Jerardo Migrant Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400122) — Child care center, 24495 Calle El Rosario, Salinas, 93908; capacity 60; 1 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Laura's Barn Preschool and Childcare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274416131) — Child care center, 893 Blanco Circle, Salinas, 93901; capacity 60; 2 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Great Beginnings](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274450228) — Child care center, 52 Soledad Drive, Monterey, 93940; capacity 57; 2 findings in 10 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Creekside Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274406730) — Child care center, 1770 Kittery St, Salinas, 93906; capacity 52; 0 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Kids at Play](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274408752) — Child care center, 1441 Constitution Blvd. # 151, Salinas, 93906; capacity 52; 11 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Orom Children's Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274416992) — Child care center, 1752 E Alisal St, Salinas, 93905; capacity 51; 2 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Laura's Barn Preschool and Childcare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274417110) — Child care center, 1664 Hilby Ave, Seaside, 93955; capacity 50; 0 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Castro Plaza Family Resource Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274408829) — Child care center, 10601 Mcdougall Street, Castroville, 95012; capacity 48; 1 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Catalyst Kids - King City Migrant](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270703764) — Child care center, 440 Jayne St, King City, 93930; capacity 48; 1 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [First Step Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270709815) — Child care center, 1145 Acosta Street, Salinas, 93905; capacity 48; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [King City Early Education Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274408890) — Child care center, 520 Collins St, King City, 93930; capacity 48; 3 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Miss Barbara's Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270709833) — Child care center, 226 Beach Road, Marina, 93933; capacity 48; 4 findings in 4 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Natividad Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270710460) — Child care center, 1465 Modoc Ave, Salinas, 93906; capacity 48; 1 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Santa Rita Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274404914) — Child care center, 2014 Santa Rita St, Salinas, 93906; capacity 48; 0 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Sacred Heart Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274414327) — Child care center, 135 Market Street, Salinas, 93901; capacity 46; 1 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Greenfield Union School District-Preschool Program](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270710411) — Child care center, 490 El Camino Real, Greenfield, 93927; capacity 45; 2 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Maof Child Care Center Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274404857) — Child care center, 559 E Alisal St Ste 103, Salinas, 93905; capacity 45; 3 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Our Savior's Early Childhood Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274403572) — Child care center, 1230 Luther Way, Salinas, 93901; capacity 45; 0 findings in 5 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Primavera Migrant Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400409) — Child care center, 24228 Lincoln St, Chualar, 93925; capacity 45; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Soledad Migrant Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400123) — Child care center, 160 Main St, Soledad, 93960; capacity 45; 1 findings in 2 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Alegria Migrant Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-274400439) — Child care center, 521 N Russ St, King City, 93930; capacity 44; 0 findings in 1 inspections (2020–2023)
- [No. Monterey Co. Unified Sch. Dist. Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270710410) — Child care center, 17719 Pesante Rd, Prunedale, 93907; capacity 44; 1 findings in 4 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Sherwood State / Migrant Preschool Child Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-270710406) — Child care center, 110 S Wood St, Salinas, 93905; capacity 44; 0 findings in 8 inspections (2020–2023)

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Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/county/06053 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.