Best Daycares in Loyalton

Top 3 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

3 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sierra 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 $580/month).

Loyalton offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 3 licensed facilities, including 1 Family Child Care Homes and 1 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 3 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Loyalton, Sierra County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Christa Ketchum Family Child Care Home, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Loyalton, Sierra County charge a median of $881 per month for infant care and $657 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $793 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 3 Daycares in Loyalton

Christa Ketchum Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Loyalton

Capacity: 14

Sierra Kids Child Development

Excellent

Child Care Center · Loyalton

Capacity: 30

Sierra Kids School-age Program

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Loyalton

Capacity: 40

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Loyalton?

There are 3 licensed daycare facilities in Loyalton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Loyalton?

Loyalton has 1 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Loyalton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Loyalton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Loyalton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Loyalton charge approximately $881/month for infants, $724/month for toddlers, and $657/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $793/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.