Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Lancaster, CA has 81 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 3,927 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 31 accept infants. 26 (32%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 2.
What inspectors cite most in Lancaster
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster-Sierra Elementary State Preschool | 93534 | 96 | Preschool | 2026-02-24 |
| Aerosprouts Christian Academy | 93536 | 94 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-13 |
| Early Learning Center at Park View, the | 93534 | 72 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-03-04 |
| Kids and Krayons | 93535 | 66 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-01-29 |
| A Place of Our Own Learning Academy | 93536 | 63 | School age | 2026-01-30 |
| Auntie Jessies Preschool/Childcare Center | 93535 | 51 | Preschool | 2026-05-04 |
| It's a Small World Childcare & Preschool #2 | 93534 | 48 | Preschool | 2026-04-07 |
| Lancaster-Linda Verde Elementary State Preschool | 93535 | 48 | Preschool | 2026-08-26 |
| Learning Tree Preschool | 93534 | 48 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-14 |
| La Petite Academy INC. | 93535 | 44 | School age | 2026-06-08 |
| Psd Ece First Christian Center | 93535 | 40 | Preschool | 2025-08-13 |
| Kindercare Learning Center | 93536 | 40 | School age | 2026-05-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's a Small World Child Care | 93534 | 24 | 19 |
| Kce Champions LLC @Ilead-Lancaster | 93535 | 100 | 19 |
| A Place of Our Own Learning Academy,INC | 93536 | 77 | 15 |
| It's a Small World | 93534 | 39 | 13 |
| Desert Montessori Academy | 93534 | 22 | 11 |
| Kids' Corner Preschool | 93535 | 79 | 11 |
| Kindercare Learning Center | 93535 | 66 | 10 |
| A Place of Our Own Learning Academy,INC | 93536 | 10 | 9 |
| Evo Taekwondo Academy | 93534 | 90 | 9 |
| Laugh and Learn Child Care | 93534 | 45 | 8 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Lancaster, CA?
Kinfield lists 81 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Lancaster, CA, with 3,927 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Lancaster daycares take infants?
31 licensed programs in Lancaster, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Lancaster?
"Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (Health and Safety Code §1596…", cited at 21 programs in Lancaster.