Daycare in Wilmington, CA
12 licensed programs in Wilmington (Los Angeles County): 12 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 900 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.
12 child care centers in Wilmington
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Broad Avenue Elementary School CSPPlicensed for 22
24815 Broad Avenue Rm.13, 90744 · (310) 835-3118
License 197416691 - Child Lanelicensed for 36
909 West D Street, 90744 · (562) 427-8830
License 192006215 - Child LaneInfant · licensed for 9
909 West D Street, 90744 · (562) 427-8830
License 192006219 - George De LA Torre Jr. Elementary Schoolicensed for 24
500 North Island Ave. Rm. K, 90744 · (310) 847-1400
License 197414327 - Happy Harbor Preschoollicensed for 132
1500 1514 & 1520 Wilmington, 90744 · (310) 835-5665
License 191603259 - Hawaiian Avenue Early Education Centerlicensed for 117
501 Hawaiian Ave., 90744 · (310) 834-7186
License 191870741 - Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children'slicensed for 130
931 Frigate Avenue, 90744 · (310) 518-7852
License 192000284 - L.A. Harbor College Child Development Clicensed for 96
1111 Figueroa Place, 90744 · (310) 233-4205
License 191670750 - Small World Learning Ctr No 2licensed for 100
1749 Avalon Blvd, 90744 · (310) 549-0300
License 191602420 - Voa/Cesar Chavez Head Startlicensed for 34
1269 No. Avalon Street, 90744 · (310) 834-1839
License 197413312 - Voa/Robert F. Kennedylicensed for 35
334 Figueroa Street, 90744 · (310) 830-3404
License 197411979 - Wilminton Park Early Education Centerlicensed for 165
1419 Young St., 90744 · (310) 518-3210
License 191870878
How can I get help paying for daycare in Wilmington?
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.
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 Wilmington: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington?
California's list shows 12 licensed programs in Wilmington as of October 2026: 12 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 900 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Wilmington?
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.
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.