How many licensed daycares are in Shasta County?

There are 126 licensed daycare facilities in Shasta County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Shasta County?

Shasta County has 55 Family Child Care Home, 46 Child Care Center, 12 Child Care - Infant Center, 11 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Shasta County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 76% of facilities in Shasta County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Shasta County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Shasta County charge approximately $1,075/month for infants, $789/month for toddlers, and $928/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $903/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Shasta County

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126 facilities

12 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Shasta County

2022 median

$1,075

/ month

infant

$789

/ month

toddler

$928

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $577/month).

126 facilities

12 cities

76% clean

28 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.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This County

Daycares in Shasta County

Shasta County is home to 126 licensed daycare facilities across 12 cities, making it a smaller but well-represented daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Redding (85), followed by Anderson (17) and Cottonwood (9).

Across the county, 76% of facilities have no violations on record. The average facility capacity is 28 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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