How many licensed daycares are in Amador County?

There are 25 licensed daycare facilities in Amador County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Amador County?

Amador County has 12 Family Child Care Home, 8 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Amador County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Amador County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Amador County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Amador County charge approximately $1,017/month for infants, $806/month for toddlers, and $630/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $936/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Amador County

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25 facilities

7 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Amador County

2022 median

$1,017

/ month

infant

$806

/ month

toddler

$630

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $635/month).

25 facilities

7 cities

92% clean

21 avg cap.

Top Cities

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

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

✅ Strong compliance record

92% 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 County

Daycares in Amador County

Amador County is home to 25 licensed daycare facilities serving 7 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Jackson (7), followed by Ione (6) and Plymouth (4).

Across the county, an impressive 92% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 21 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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