Best Daycares in Butte County

Butte County offers a wide range of daycare options for families with 144 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 4 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 Butte County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Acorns to Oaks Preschool and Daycare, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Butte County charge a median of $1,436 per month for infant care and $798 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,082 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.