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Best Daycares in Plumas County

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

20 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Plumas 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 $564/month).

Plumas County offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 20 licensed facilities, including 12 Family Child Care Homes and 7 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 Plumas County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aldeen Hamilton Family Child Care Home, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Plumas County charge a median of $881 per month for infant care and $634 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $827 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 Plumas County

1

Aldeen Hamilton Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chester

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
2

Ana Soares Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Quincy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
3

Chester State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Chester

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
4

Christine Schlueter Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chester

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

Feather River College Child Care

Excellent

Child Care Center · Quincy

Capacity: 54 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
6

Greenville State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Greenville

Capacity: 20 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
7

Jackie Marrs Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chester

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

Jennifer Conner Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Quincy

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

Julianna and Thomas Munger Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Quincy

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

Kristen Hermo Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chester

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
11

Kristin Tissot Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chester

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
12

Mary Bruce Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Quincy

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

Pamela Brown Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Crescent Mills

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

Pdh Child Care Center Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Quincy

Capacity: 4 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
15

Pdh Child Care Center Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Quincy

Capacity: 32 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
16

Portola Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Portola

Capacity: 40 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
17

Portola Preschool Cooperative

Excellent

Child Care Center · Portola

Capacity: 15 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
18

Quincy Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Quincy

Capacity: 24 Est. tuition: $550 – $750/mo
19

Rose Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Quincy

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
20

Wanda Beltran Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Portola

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $650 – $850/mo
View all 20 facilities in Plumas County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Plumas County?
There are 20 licensed daycare facilities in Plumas County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Plumas County?
Plumas County has 12 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Plumas County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Plumas County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Plumas County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Plumas County charge approximately $881/month for infants, $700/month for toddlers, and $634/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $827/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Plumas County

Chester
6 facilities
Portola
3 facilities
Quincy
9 facilities
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