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Best Daycares in Modoc County

Top 18 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

18 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Modoc 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 $560/month).

Modoc County offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 18 licensed facilities, including 9 Family Child Care Homes and 7 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 18 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Modoc County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Alturas Elementary State Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Modoc 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 18 Daycares in Modoc County

1

Alturas Elementary State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alturas

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
2

Alturas Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alturas

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
3

Alturas State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alturas

Capacity: 22 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
4

Amber Anderson Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
5

Autumnsky Fieguth Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

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

Heidi Hall Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

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

Jenna Lauppe Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
8

Kelly Farmer Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

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

Martha Correa Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

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

Qcs Newell Child Development Ctr - Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Tulelake

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
11

Qcs-Newell Child Development Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Tulelake

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
12

Samantha Harer Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
13

Sheryl Kuhn Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

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

Surprise Valley Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Cedarville

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

T.e.a.c.h. Budding Tree

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alturas

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
16

T.e.a.c.h. Latchkey

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Alturas

Capacity: 60
17

Tulelake Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Tulelake

Capacity: 38 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
18

Stephenie Blair Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alturas

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
View all 18 facilities in Modoc County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Modoc County?
There are 18 licensed daycare facilities in Modoc County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Modoc County?
Modoc County has 7 Child Care Center, 9 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Modoc County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Modoc County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Modoc County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Modoc County 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.

Top Cities in Modoc County

Alturas
14 facilities
Tulelake
3 facilities
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