How many licensed daycares are in Nevada County?

There are 82 licensed daycare facilities in Nevada County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Nevada County?

Nevada County has 39 Family Child Care Home, 24 Child Care Center, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Nevada County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in Nevada County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Nevada County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Nevada County charge approximately $1,371/month for infants, $920/month for toddlers, and $870/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $945/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Nevada County

Nevada County is home to 82 licensed daycare facilities serving 6 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Grass Valley (36), followed by Truckee (24) and Nevada City (16).

82 facilities

6 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Nevada County

2022 median

$1,371

/ month

infant

$920

/ month

toddler

$870

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $707/month).

82 facilities

6 cities

93% clean

24 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

93% 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 Nevada County

Across the county, an impressive 93% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 24 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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