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Best Daycares in Nevada County

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

83 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Nevada County

2022 median
$1,371
/ month
infant
$920
/ month
toddler
$870
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $707/month).

Nevada County offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 83 licensed facilities, including 12 Family Child Care Homes and 6 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 Nevada County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Amy Wasley, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in 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.

Top 20 Daycares in Nevada County

1

Amy Wasley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nevada City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
2

Ananda Living Wisdom School Pre-School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Nevada City

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
3

Angelica Abundiz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Truckee

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
4

Bearcat Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 83 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
5

Brenda Frey

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Care Campus Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 21
7

Care Campus Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 45 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
8

Carolyn Tate

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
9

Community Arts Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Truckee

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
10

Conrado and Gabriela Delgadillo

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Truckee

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
11

Darlene & Whitney Wells

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
12

Dawn M. Feightner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
13

Deva Hauber

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nevada City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
14

Discovery Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Truckee

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
15

Dominique Youkhehpaz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Penn Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
16

Forest Lake Christian, Inc. (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
17

Fredene Brown

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Auburn

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
18

Giovanna Molina

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nevada City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
19

Grass Valley Little Learners

Excellent

Child Care Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $700 – $1,000/mo
20

Heather Urban

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Nevada City

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $700 – $950/mo
View all 83 facilities in Nevada County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Nevada County?
There are 83 licensed daycare facilities in Nevada County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Nevada County?
Nevada County has 12 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Nevada County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Nevada County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Nevada County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Nevada County charge approximately $1,328/month for infants, $876/month for toddlers, and $852/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $890/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Nevada County

Grass Valley
38 facilities
Nevada City
17 facilities
Truckee
24 facilities
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