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Best Daycares in Humboldt County

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

97 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Humboldt County

2022 median
$1,586
/ month
infant
$1,003
/ month
toddler
$830
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $602/month).

Humboldt County offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 97 licensed facilities, including 12 Family Child Care Homes and 5 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 Humboldt County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 126 Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Rm# 129, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Humboldt County charge a median of $1,514 per month for infant care and $886 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $991 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 Humboldt County

1

126 Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Rm# 129

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Arcata

Capacity: 27 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
2

Aida Perez-Quintas Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Arcata

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
3

Anna Clark Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Mckinleyville

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
4

Anna Davison Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
5

Antoinette Tostie Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
6

April Robbins Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fortuna

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
7

Becky Kough Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
8

Beginnings

Excellent

Child Care Center · Briceland

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
9

Bertha Maldonado Vargas Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fortuna

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
10

Blue Lake Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Blue Lake

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
11

Cal Poly Humboldt Children's Center Rm#104,108,125

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arcata

Capacity: 58 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
12

Cassandra Senicola Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Fortuna

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
13

Cheryl Andersen Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
14

Child Development Laboratory

Excellent

Child Care Center · Arcata

Capacity: 26 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
15

Children of the Redwoods Infant Toddler Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Arcata

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
16

College of the Redwoods, Child Dev Ctr,inf/Toddler

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Eureka

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
17

Diane Boutris Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
18

Djuana Movius Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
19

Dow's Prairie Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Mckinleyville

Capacity: 25 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
20

Elvia Gordillo Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo
View all 97 facilities in Humboldt County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Humboldt County?
There are 97 licensed daycare facilities in Humboldt County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County has 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 12 Family Child Care Home, 5 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Humboldt County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Humboldt County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Humboldt County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Humboldt County charge approximately $1,514/month for infants, $973/month for toddlers, and $886/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $991/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Humboldt County

Arcata
15 facilities
Eureka
43 facilities
Fortuna
18 facilities
McKinleyville
9 facilities
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