Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Grass Valley

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

21 infant-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Nevada County

2022 median

$1,371

/ month

infant

$920

/ month

toddler

$870

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $707/month).

Grass Valley has 21 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 Grass Valley

Brenda Frey

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Carolyn Tate

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Darlene & Whitney Wells

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Dawn M. Feightner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Jennifer Allen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Jessica Carmona

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Jessica Druding

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Karen Rohde

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Kathleen Granholm

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Kidzcommunity - Grass Valley Head Start (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 16 Est. infant tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo

Kinderland Preschool (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Grass Valley

Capacity: 16 Est. infant tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo

Kyah Stoll

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Lenee Durand

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Maria Rubalcava

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Mikayla Sharp

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Sarah Van Liew

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Sharon Dykes-lee

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Sherri Foucht

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Wendy Gatto

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

Shelby Clark

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Grass Valley

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $750 – $1,000/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Grass Valley?

Grass Valley has 21 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 Grass Valley?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Nevada County is about $1,328 at a center and $890 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.