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Best Daycares in Lake County

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

60 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Lake County

2022 median
$1,132
/ month
infant
$849
/ month
toddler
$703
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $566/month).

Lake County offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 60 licensed facilities, including 15 Family Child Care Homes and 3 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 Lake County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alphabet Soup Children's Learning Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Lake County charge a median of $962 per month for infant care and $741 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $922 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 Lake County

1

Alphabet Soup Children's Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Middletown

Capacity: 27 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
2

Anallely Pantoja Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Clearlake

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
3

Angela Galvani Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Kelseyville

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
4

Chandler Anthony Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hidden Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
5

Cherry Mccracken Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hidden Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
6

Claire Zimmerman Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeport

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

Danelle Rogers Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Kelseyville

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
8

Darcie Jordan Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lower Lake

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
9

Elizabeth Rivera Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Clearlake

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
10

Garrison Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nice

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
11

Heather Wichlaz Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Kelseyville

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $900/mo
12

Itzayana Gonzalez Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Clearlake

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

Janell Pike Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hidden Valley Lake

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

Jenna James Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Kelseyville

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

Julie Family Day Care Home Blevins

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lakeport

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

Keely Noble Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Upper Lake

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

Kelseyville Early Connection

Excellent

Child Care Center · Kelseyville

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
18

Kelseyville Migrant Head Start-Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Kelseyville

Capacity: 32 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
19

Konocti Usd Child Development Center-Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Clearlake

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
20

Konocti Usd Child Development Center-P/S

Excellent

Child Care Center · Clearlake

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
View all 60 facilities in Lake County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake County?
There are 60 licensed daycare facilities in Lake County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Lake County?
Lake County has 3 Child Care Center, 15 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Lake County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Lake County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Lake County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lake County charge approximately $962/month for infants, $814/month for toddlers, and $741/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $922/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Lake County

Clearlake
17 facilities
Kelseyville
12 facilities
Lakeport
13 facilities
Middletown
4 facilities
Upper Lake
5 facilities
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