How many licensed daycares are in Lake County?

There are 60 licensed daycare facilities in Lake County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Lake County?

Lake County has 40 Family Child Care Home, 15 Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Lake County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 83% of facilities in Lake County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Lake County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lake County charge approximately $1,132/month for infants, $849/month for toddlers, and $703/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,004/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Lake County

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60 facilities

11 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Lake County

2022 median

$1,132

/ month

infant

$849

/ month

toddler

$703

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $566/month).

60 facilities

11 cities

83% clean

19 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.

🏠 Home-based care options

40 of 60 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Lake County

Lake County is home to 60 licensed daycare facilities across 11 cities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Clearlake (17), followed by Lakeport (13) and Kelseyville (12).

Across the county, 83% of facilities maintain a clean violation record. The average facility capacity is 19 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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