Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Chico

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

37 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Butte County

2022 median

$1,533

/ month

infant

$937

/ month

toddler

$775

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $584/month).

Chico has 37 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Chico

Alma & Andrea Montes Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Amanda Parker Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Amber Newton Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Brownfield Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Claudia Pena Llanos Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Danielle Lenzi Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Heather Ives Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Imelda Gallegos Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Jennifer Tipton Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Jesica Giannola Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Jessica Haggard Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Kathryn O'bryan Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Kreative Beginnings

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Chico

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Little Discoveries Preschool - Infants

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Chico

Capacity: 8 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Little Pines Preschool Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Chico

Capacity: 8 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Little Treasures Infant Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Chico

Capacity: 18 Est. infant tuition: $1,200 – $1,650/mo

Matlin's Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Melanie Coletti Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Meuy Wang Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Miriam Rodriguez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Chico

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Chico?

Chico has 37 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Chico?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Butte County is about $1,436 at a center and $1,082 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.