How many licensed daycares are in Modoc County?

There are 18 licensed daycare facilities in Modoc County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Modoc County?

Modoc County has 9 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Modoc County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Modoc County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Modoc County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Modoc County charge approximately $972/month for infants, $774/month for toddlers, and $641/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $890/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Modoc County

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18 facilities

3 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Modoc County

2022 median

$972

/ month

infant

$774

/ month

toddler

$641

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $560/month).

18 facilities

3 cities

100% clean

23 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

100% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

About This County

Daycares in Modoc County

Modoc County is home to 18 licensed daycare facilities serving 3 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Alturas (14), followed by Tulelake (3) and Cedarville (1).

Across the county, an impressive 100% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 23 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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