Best Daycares in Pinedale, California
Top 5 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.
Why these daycares rank at the top in Pinedale
This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Pinedale. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.
67%
A or B safety grades
6
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,675/mo
Typical state cost in California
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is CHILD DEVELOPMENT-STATE PRESCHOOL-NELSON with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Pinedale include DAY CARE CENTER, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER, INFANT CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 10.0 recorded violations, while 3 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,675/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
California regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.
Background checks
All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.
Parent rights
Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.
How to use this page
This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.
A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.
If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Pinedale
How does a daycare make the best-of list in Pinedale?
Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Pinedale. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.
Why might a daycare in Pinedale not appear on this page?
This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. CHILD DEVELOPMENT-STATE PRESCHOOL-NELSON currently sets the pace for this market.
Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?
No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website..