How many licensed daycares are in Nevada City?

There are 17 licensed daycare facilities in Nevada City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Nevada City?

Nevada City has 8 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Nevada City rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 88% of facilities in Nevada City have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Nevada City?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Nevada City charge approximately $1,371/month for infants, $920/month for toddlers, and $870/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $945/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Nevada City

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17 facilities

88% clean

25 avg cap.

423

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

88% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Nevada City

Nevada City has 17 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Nevada County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (8), followed by 7 Child Care Centers, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 25 children, and 88% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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