Daycare in Greenfield, CA
8 licensed programs in Greenfield (Monterey County): 8 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 269 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Monterey County
$403/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($20,953 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $403 | $319 |
| Toddler | $252 | $271 |
| Preschool | $198 | $254 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Greenfield
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Arroyo Seco Academy Preschoollicensed for 15
1226 Apple AVE, 93927 · (831) 674-2840
License 274417152 - Cesar Chavez Preschoollicensed for 20
250 Apple AVE, 93927 · (831) 674-2840
License 274416883 - Greenfield Head Startlicensed for 24
490 El Camino Real, 93927 · (831) 674-0189
License 274400183 - Greenfield USD Oak Ave. PSlicensed for 24
1239 Oak Avenue, 93927 · (831) 674-2431
License 274404880 - Maof Greenfield ElcInfant · licensed for 18
131 13th Street, 93927 · (831) 214-5731
License 274417035 - Santa Lucia Migrant Seasonal Head Startlicensed for 72
618 Walnut Avenue, 93927 · (831) 674-5730
License 274415141 - Valle Verde Migrant Head Startlicensed for 76
490 El Camino Real, 93927 · (831) 674-0290
License 274400200 - Vista Verde Preschool/H.Slicensed for 20
1199 Elm Avenue, 93927 · (831) 674-9378
License 274400486
How can I get help paying for daycare in Greenfield?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Greenfield: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Greenfield, CA?
In Monterey County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $403 a week ($20,953 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $198 a week. A family child care home charged a median $319 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Greenfield?
California's list shows 8 licensed programs in Greenfield as of October 2026: 8 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 269 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Greenfield?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start. Greenfield also has 3 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.