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Best Daycares in Lassen County

Top 16 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

16 licensed facilities
0 top rated
69% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Lassen 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 $562/month).

Lassen County offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 16 licensed facilities, including 8 Child Care Centers and 4 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 16 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Among our top-ranked providers in Lassen County, 69% have a clean inspection record. We recommend reviewing each facility's compliance history before visiting. Our top pick, Big Valley Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Lassen County charge a median of $881 per month for infant care and $650 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $845 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 16 Daycares in Lassen County

1

Big Valley Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Bieber

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
2

Brenda Estacio Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Susanville

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

Cedar Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
4

Dorothy Salem Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Janesville

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

Janesville Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Janesville

Capacity: 18 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
6

Lassen Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
7

Leavitt Lake Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
8

Susanville Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
9

Susanville State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
10

Theresa Joyner Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Litchfield

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

Westwood State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Westwood

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
12

Just Kidding Around - School Age Center

Good

School Age Child Care Center · Janesville

Capacity: 60
13

Sally Eigen Family Child Care Home

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Susanville

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

Solid Rock Learning Center

Fair

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 40 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
15

Just Kidding Around

Poor

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 29 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
16

Leap Ahead Learning Center Inc

Poor

Child Care Center · Susanville

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
View all 16 facilities in Lassen County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lassen County?
There are 16 licensed daycare facilities in Lassen County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Lassen County?
Lassen County has 8 Child Care Center, 4 Family Child Care Home, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Lassen County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 69% of facilities in Lassen County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Lassen County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Lassen County charge approximately $881/month for infants, $717/month for toddlers, and $650/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $845/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Lassen County

Janesville
3 facilities
Susanville
10 facilities
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