Daycare in Livingston, CA
5 licensed programs in Livingston (Merced County): 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 274 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 Merced County
$245/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,716 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $245 | $231 |
| Toddler | $199 | $202 |
| Preschool | $165 | $191 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
5 child care centers in Livingston
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Campus Park Head Startlicensed for 49
1231 6th St, 95334 · (209) 381-5170
License 243810088 - Deborah Clipper Livingston Child Develolicensed for 48
1001 F Street, 95334 · (209) 581-9000
License 243808646 - Deborah Clipper Livingston Child DeveloInfant · licensed for 9
1001 F Street, 95334 · (209) 581-9000
License 243808647 - Livingston Child Development Centerlicensed for 72
848 Prusso Street, 95334 · (209) 394-5433
License 240406429 - Walnut Child Development Centerlicensed for 96
2600 Walnut Avenue, 95334 · (209) 394-5433
License 243801874
How can I get help paying for daycare in Livingston?
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 Livingston: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Livingston, CA?
In Merced County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $245 a week ($12,716 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $165 a week. A family child care home charged a median $231 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 Livingston?
California's list shows 5 licensed programs in Livingston as of October 2026: 5 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 274 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Livingston?
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. Livingston also has 4 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.