Daycare center
Discovery Preschool Upstairs
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
Daycares and preschools in Truckee, CA
21 licensed programs · 4 with Google ratings
Daycare center
STEPP PROGRAM
AgesInfant to toddler
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Play Date Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Head Start
Truckee Pines Head Start
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Community Arts Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Little Gems of the Sierra (12716 Northwoods Blvd #3 & #5)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
One Love Childcare Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Preschool - Truckee Recreation & Park
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Tahoe Expedition Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Tahoe Forest Children's Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Truckee State Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Little Gems of the Sierra (2001 Northstar Dr.)
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in Truckee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundiz, Angelica Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293626487 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Aguilar, Juan Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293627986 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Aguilar, Leticia and Ramiro Family Day Care Home | 96160 | 293611189 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 (2 Type A) | |
| Castro Mirabel, Nanci Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293624766 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (2 Type A) | |
| Delgadillo, Conrado and Gabriela Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293616938 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (1 Type A) | |
| Gonzalez, Maria Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293607272 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 8 (4 Type A) | |
| Miller, Hollie Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293621374 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Romero, Misty Family Day Care Home | 96161 | 293627388 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in Truckee
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.D.R.P.D. Glenshire Kid's Korner School Age Day Care Center | 96161 | 293605858 | 36 | school age | 2 (2 Type A) |
Childcare in Truckee: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Truckee?
Truckee has 21 licensed programs on the California register: 12 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 8 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
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 Truckee daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 46 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 18 centers have none. 14 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 Truckee?
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.
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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.