Best Daycares in Nevada City

Nevada City offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 17 licensed facilities, including 8 Family Child Care Homes and 7 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 17 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Nevada City, Nevada County is solid, with 88% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Amy Wasley, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Nevada City, Nevada County charge a median of $1,328 per month for infant care and $852 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $890 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.