Daycare center
Catalyst Kids South Lake Tahoe (3441 Spruce Avenue)
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (3 Type A)
Daycares and preschools in South Lake Tahoe, CA
19 licensed programs · 4 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Step By Step Early Learning Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4 (2 Type A)
Daycare center
Jubilee Kid's Academy Inc
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Appleseeds Academy
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Head Start
Al Tahoe School Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Heavenly Child Care
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
Daycare center
Ltusd Preschool Program
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Over the Rainbow Childcare Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Tahoe Parents Nursery School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Catalyst Kids South Lake Tahoe (1286 Kyburz Avenue)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Lake Tahoe Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
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Licensed home daycares in South Lake Tahoe
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bautista, Perla Family Day Care Home | 96151 | 093622098 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 6 | |
| Braun, Susan Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093612256 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Butcher, Joanne Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093617085 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Ewing, Sally & Donald Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093623154 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Frajio, Savannah Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093627334 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Morone, Nora (Loretta) Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093610331 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Ramirez, Norma Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093615153 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Sassani, Danielle Family Day Care Home | 96150 | 093624494 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 |
Childcare in South Lake Tahoe: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe has 19 licensed programs on the California register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at South Lake Tahoe daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 59 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 0 citations on the state file, and 33 centers have none. 13 have at least one rated Type A by the state. California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in South Lake Tahoe?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.