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Best Daycares in Amador County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

25 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Amador County

2022 median
$1,017
/ month
infant
$806
/ month
toddler
$630
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $635/month).

Amador County offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 25 licensed facilities, including 8 Family Child Care Homes and 7 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Amador County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alysha Nelson, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Amador County charge a median of $912 per month for infant care and $636 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $838 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Amador County

1

Alysha Nelson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Volcano

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
2

Amador Christian Playschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Jackson

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
3

Atcaa - Ione Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ione

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
4

Atcaa - Jackson Early Head Start

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Jackson

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
5

Atcaa - Jackson Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Jackson

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
6

Evanie Pollard

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pine Grove

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
7

Gold Star Preschool Inc.

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Sutter Creek

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
8

Honeybear Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pine Grove

Capacity: 23 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
9

Ione State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Ione

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
10

Ione-Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Ione

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
11

Jackson State Prechool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Jackson

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
12

Jamie Wedge

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Jackson

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
13

Jenna Clark

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Pioneer

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
14

Jennifer Millington

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Plymouth

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
15

Jennifer Uselton

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Jackson

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
16

Lori Britton

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Jackson

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
17

May Rose

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Ione

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
18

Monarch Montessori Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Plymouth

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
19

Mother Lode Mountain Tots Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Pioneer

Capacity: 48 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
20

Pioneer State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pioneer

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
View all 25 facilities in Amador County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Amador County?
There are 25 licensed daycare facilities in Amador County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Amador County?
Amador County has 8 Family Child Care Home, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 7 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Amador County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Amador County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Amador County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Amador County charge approximately $912/month for infants, $724/month for toddlers, and $636/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $838/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Amador County

Ione
6 facilities
Jackson
7 facilities
Pine Grove
3 facilities
Pioneer
3 facilities
Plymouth
4 facilities
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