How many licensed daycares are in South Lake Tahoe?

There are 30 licensed daycare facilities in South Lake Tahoe, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in South Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe has 11 Child Care Center, 8 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care - Infant Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in South Lake Tahoe rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 80% of facilities in South Lake Tahoe have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in South Lake Tahoe?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in South Lake Tahoe charge approximately $1,948/month for infants, $1,256/month for toddlers, and $986/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,610/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe has 30 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in El Dorado County. The majority are Child Care Centers (11), followed by 8 Family Child Care Homes, 6 Child Care - Infant Centers, 4 School Age Child Care Centers, and 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

30 facilities

80% clean

28 avg cap.

844

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏢 Center-based care

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

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Daycares in South Lake Tahoe

The average facility capacity is 28 children, and 80% 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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