Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Fresno, CA has 218 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 9,490 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 41 accept infants. 74 (34%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 1.
What inspectors cite most in Fresno
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Early Education | 93720 | 150 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-04-23 |
| Fairmont Private School of Fresno INC | 93705 | 122 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-31 |
| Kids Kare River Bluff | 93730 | 117 | Preschool | 2026-02-20 |
| Kids Kare River Park | 93720 | 95 | School age | 2026-10-16 |
| The Growing Patch Private Preschool | 93722 | 90 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-24 |
| Brighten Academy Preschool | 93722 | 85 | Preschool | 2026-09-29 |
| Kids Kare Central West | 93705 | 82 | School age | 2026-08-21 |
| Kids Kare Fig Garden | 93711 | 78 | School age | 2025-08-28 |
| Kids Kare West | 93711 | 72 | School age | 2026-04-22 |
| Kids Kare at the Parks | 93705 | 70 | Preschool | 2025-09-04 |
| Kids Kare at the Parks | 93705 | 70 | School age | 2025-09-04 |
| Kids Kare River Bluff | 93730 | 56 | School age | 2026-02-20 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant World | 93703 | 32 | 12 |
| Fusd-Scandinavian Child Development Center | 93726 | 53 | 11 |
| Childtime Children's Center (Fresno) | 93701 | 56 | 10 |
| Fusd-Figarden | 93722 | 24 | 10 |
| Fusd-King Child Development Center | 93706 | 53 | 10 |
| A Better Choice Preschool | 93726 | 48 | 9 |
| Bluff View Private Preschool of Fresno | 93711 | 160 | 9 |
| Educare Early Stars Preschool | 93722 | 96 | 9 |
| Fusd-Vinland | 93726 | 24 | 9 |
| Fusd-Lincoln | 93706 | 22 | 8 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 93706 | 23 | 890 |
| 93720 | 23 | 1,470 |
| 93726 | 20 | 754 |
| 93705 | 19 | 850 |
| 93727 | 19 | 618 |
| 93710 | 15 | 731 |
| 93702 | 15 | 493 |
| 93722 | 14 | 700 |
| 93703 | 10 | 291 |
| 93701 | 9 | 365 |
How to check a Fresno daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Fresno.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Fresno, CA?
Kinfield lists 218 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Fresno, CA, with 9,490 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Fresno daycares take infants?
41 licensed programs in Fresno, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Fresno?
"Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (Health and Safety Code §1596.8662(b)(1))", cited at 32 programs in Fresno.