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Best Daycares in Del Norte County

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

20 licensed facilities
0 top rated
95% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Del Norte County

2022 median
$972
/ month
infant
$774
/ month
toddler
$641
/ month
preschool

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

Del Norte County offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 20 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Del Norte County is strong — 95% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Bess Maxwell State Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Del Norte County charge a median of $881 per month for infant care and $615 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $807 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 Del Norte County

1

Bess Maxwell State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
2

Creed Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
3

Deborah Thompson Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
4

Foursquare Christian Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 39 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
5

Heidi Harrison Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
6

Herrera Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
7

Joe Hamilton State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
8

Kristie Rippetoe Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
9

Lucinda Parras Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
10

Mary Peacock After School Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 28
11

Mary Peacock State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
12

Northcoast Children's Services Infant Toddler Cent

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
13

Perry Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
14

Pine Grove State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 23 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
15

Smith River State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Smith River

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
16

Sunset High School Infant-Toddler Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Crescent City

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $500 – $700/mo
17

Suzanne Aguirre-Anderson Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
18

Vivian Young Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
19

Candy Hogan Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
20

Rhonda and Terry Glenn Family Child Care Home

Good

Family Child Care Home · Crescent City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
View all 20 facilities in Del Norte County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Del Norte County?
There are 20 licensed daycare facilities in Del Norte County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County has 6 Child Care Center, 11 Family Child Care Home, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Del Norte County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% of facilities in Del Norte County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Del Norte County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Del Norte County charge approximately $881/month for infants, $682/month for toddlers, and $615/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $807/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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