How many licensed daycares are in Sutter County?

There are 96 licensed daycare facilities in Sutter County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Sutter County?

Sutter County has 61 Family Child Care Home, 25 Child Care Center, 5 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Sutter County rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 90% of facilities in Sutter County have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Sutter County?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Sutter County charge approximately $1,328/month for infants, $852/month for toddlers, and $1,002/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $951/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Sutter County

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96 facilities

5 cities

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sutter County

2022 median

$1,328

/ month

infant

$852

/ month

toddler

$1,002

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $557/month).

96 facilities

5 cities

90% clean

25 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

90% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

61 of 96 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This County

Daycares in Sutter County

Sutter County is home to 96 licensed daycare facilities serving 5 communities, making it a smaller daycare market in California. The highest concentration of providers is in Yuba City (90), followed by Live Oak (3) and East Nicolaus (1).

Across the county, an impressive 90% of facilities maintain a clean violation record, well above the state average. The average facility capacity is 25 children. Browse by city below to find licensed daycares, preschools, and family child care homes near you.

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