Best Daycares in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 28 licensed facilities, including 6 Child Care Centers and 5 Child Care - Infant 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 South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County charge a median of $1,730 per month for infant care and $990 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,273 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.