Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Eureka

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

25 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Humboldt County

2022 median

$1,586

/ month

infant

$1,003

/ month

toddler

$830

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $602/month).

Eureka has 25 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 Eureka

Anna Davison Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Antoinette Tostie Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Becky Kough Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Cheryl Andersen Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

College of the Redwoods, Child Dev Ctr,inf/toddler

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Eureka

Capacity: 28 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Diane Boutris Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Djuana Movius Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Elvia Gordillo Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Janet Castillo-cruz Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Jennifer Levi-luster Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Jennifer Moore Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Jenshen Perez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Jordan Marie Valdez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Karen Thomas Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Leia Jurak Family Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Linda A. Powell Fcch

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Little Learners Eureka Infant and Toddler

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Eureka

Capacity: 30 Est. infant tuition: $1,300 – $1,750/mo

Nayeli Velazquez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Rosa Sanchez-gonzalez Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Summer Madsen Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Eureka

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Eureka?

Eureka has 25 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 Eureka?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Humboldt County is about $1,514 at a center and $991 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.