Some of the Best Daycares in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Of South Lake Tahoe's 22 daycares, 21 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching California's statewide rate of 93%.
The local market includes 18 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in South Lake Tahoe. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
22
Daycares
21
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in South Lake Tahoe
8(36%)
13(59%)
1(5%)
0(0%)
0(0%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in South Lake Tahoe: 4.3 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in South Lake Tahoe: 4.3 (Sample of 22).
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Some of the Best Daycares in South Lake Tahoe
Appleseeds Academy Inc
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jubilee Kid's Academy
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Over the Rainbow Childcare Center (preschool)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Over the Rainbow Childcare Center (school-Age)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Tahoe Center
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Tahoe Parents Nursery School
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Tahoe Tot Spot
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Al Tahoe School Head Start
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Appleseeds Academy Inc
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Appleseeds Academy Inc
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Catalyst Kids - South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in South Lake Tahoe?
- There are 22 licensed child care providers in South Lake Tahoe.
- What percentage of South Lake Tahoe daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of South Lake Tahoe daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in South Lake Tahoe?
- 18 center-based providers operate in South Lake Tahoe.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California