Daycare in Paramount, CA
9 licensed programs in Paramount (Los Angeles County): 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 433 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 Los Angeles County
$257/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($13,363 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $257 | $284 |
| Toddler | $221 | $230 |
| Preschool | $225 | $222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
9 child care centers in Paramount
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Emmanuel Preschoollicensed for 73
15941 Virginia Ave., 90723 · (562) 531-8762
License 191571393 - Gaines Elementary School CDClicensed for 64
7340 E. Jackson Street, 90723 · (562) 602-6900
License 191570873 - Gaines State Preschoollicensed for 25
7340 E. Jackson Street, 90723 · (562) 602-6900
License 198012201 - Jackson Child Development Centerlicensed for 53
8535 Contreras St., 90723 · (562) 602-6900
License 191597452 - Keppel State Preschoollicensed for 25
6630 Mark Keppel Street, 90723 · (562) 602-6900
License 198010873 - Mokler Children's Centerlicensed for 40
8571 East Flower, 90723 · (562) 602-6900
License 191570875 - Our Lady of the Rosary Preschoollicensed for 20
14813 Paramount Blvd., 90723 · (562) 383-5660
License 198400035 - Volunteers of America of Los Angeleslicensed for 50
15509 Paramount Boulevard, 90723 · (310) 933-0685
License 198017201 - Volunteers of America Paramount Head Slicensed for 83
6719 Somerset Boulevard, 90723 · (310) 933-0733
License 198017204
How can I get help paying for daycare in Paramount?
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 Paramount: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Paramount, CA?
In Los Angeles County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $257 a week ($13,363 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $225 a week. A family child care home charged a median $284 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 Paramount?
California's list shows 9 licensed programs in Paramount as of October 2026: 9 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 433 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Paramount?
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. Paramount 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.