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Best Daycares in Calaveras County

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

33 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Calaveras County

2022 median
$1,260
/ month
infant
$850
/ month
toddler
$704
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $626/month).

Calaveras County offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 33 licensed facilities, including 8 Family Child Care Homes and 8 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 Calaveras County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Amanda Wieldraayer, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Calaveras County charge a median of $1,130 per month for infant care and $753 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $916 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 Calaveras County

1

Amanda Wieldraayer

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Valley Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
2

Angels C. Resource Connection of Amador&calaveras

Excellent

Child Care Center · Angels Camp

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
3

Audrey Mccormack

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Murphys

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
4

Building Bridges Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Copperopolis

Capacity: 19 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
5

Danell Barron

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Valley Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Deborah Arledge

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Valley Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
7

Denise Bridges

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mountain Ranch

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
8

Growing Together Preschool @ Jenny Lind Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Valley Springs

Capacity: 18 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
9

Growing Together Preschool @ Valley Springs Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Valley Springs

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
10

Growing Together Preschool at San Andreas Elem.

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Andreas

Capacity: 18 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
11

Harmony Rowitz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Angels Camp

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
12

Hazel Fischer Extended Day Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · White Pines

Capacity: 36
13

Katie Turnbeaugh

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Valley Springs

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
14

Mark Twain Extended Day Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Angels Camp

Capacity: 45
15

Michelson Extended Day Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Murphys

Capacity: 49
16

Murphys Resource Connection of Amador&calaveras

Excellent

Child Care Center · Murphys

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
17

My Own School

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Andreas

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
18

Rebecca Ferguson

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Angels Camp

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
19

Refuge Christian Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Angels Camp

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
20

San Andrea Resource Connection of Amador&calaveras

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Andreas

Capacity: 22 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
View all 33 facilities in Calaveras County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Calaveras County?
There are 33 licensed daycare facilities in Calaveras County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County has 8 Family Child Care Home, 8 Child Care Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Calaveras County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Calaveras County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Calaveras County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Calaveras County charge approximately $1,130/month for infants, $826/month for toddlers, and $753/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $916/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Calaveras County

Angels Camp
9 facilities
Murphys
3 facilities
San Andreas
6 facilities
Valley Springs
10 facilities
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