How many licensed daycares are in Plumas County?

There are 20 licensed daycare facilities in Plumas County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Plumas County?

Plumas County has 12 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Plumas County rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Plumas County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Plumas 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 $997/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Plumas County

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20 facilities

5 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Plumas 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 $564/month).

20 facilities

5 cities

100% 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.

✅ Strong compliance record

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

🏠 Home-based care options

12 of 20 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Plumas County

Plumas County is home to 20 licensed daycare facilities serving 5 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Quincy (9), followed by Chester (6) and Portola (3).

Across the county, an impressive 100% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. 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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