How many licensed daycares are in El Dorado County?

There are 120 licensed daycare facilities in El Dorado County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in El Dorado County?

El Dorado County has 57 Child Care Center, 36 Family Child Care Home, 16 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in El Dorado County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 85% of facilities in El Dorado County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in El Dorado County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in El Dorado County 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.

El Dorado County

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120 facilities

13 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in El Dorado County

2022 median

$1,948

/ month

infant

$1,256

/ month

toddler

$986

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $724/month).

120 facilities

13 cities

85% clean

29 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

85% 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 El Dorado County

El Dorado County is home to 120 licensed daycare facilities across 13 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in El Dorado Hills (32), followed by South Lake Tahoe (28) and Placerville (16).

Across the county, 85% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 29 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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