Best Daycares in Portola

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 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).

Portola offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 3 licensed facilities, including 2 Child Care Centers and 1 Family Child Care Homes. 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 Portola, Plumas County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Portola Head Start, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Portola, 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 3 Daycares in Portola

Portola Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Portola

Capacity: 40

Portola Preschool Cooperative

Excellent

Child Care Center · Portola

Capacity: 15

Wanda Beltran Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Portola

Capacity: 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Portola?

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

What types of daycare are available in Portola?

Portola has 2 Child Care Center, 1 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Portola rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Portola?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Portola 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.