Best Daycares in South Lake Tahoe, California

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
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BRAUN, SUSAN

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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JUBILEE KID'S ACADEMY

2249 HELEN AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 42
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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OVER THE RAINBOW CHILDCARE CENTER (PRESCHOOL)

3336 SANDY WAY

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 33
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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TAHOE PARENTS NURSERY SCHOOL

ONE COLLEGE DRIVE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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TAHOE TOT SPOT

1012 AL TAHOE BLVD

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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OVER THE RAINBOW CHILDCARE CENTER (SCHOOL-AGE)

3336 SANDY WAY

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 11
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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FRAIJO, SAVANNAH

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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RAMIREZ, NORMA

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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TAHOE CENTER

1286 KYBURZ AVENUE

Score: 100.0No violationsCapacity: 30
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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MORONE, NORA (LORETTA)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 98.51 violationCapacity: 14
Health: 95Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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EWING, SALLY & DONALD

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 97.81 violationCapacity: 14
Health: 92.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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BUTCHER, JOANNE

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Score: 97.01 violationCapacity: 14
Health: 90Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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APPLESEEDS ACADEMY INC

1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD RMS1234

Score: 96.63 violationsCapacity: 40
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 77.5
14
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LTUSD INFANT PROGRAM

1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD

Score: 96.32 violationsCapacity: 10
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 75
15
A

BAUTISTA, PERLA

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96151

Score: 94.02 violationsCapacity: 14
Health: 80Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in South Lake Tahoe

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in South Lake Tahoe. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across California, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

73%

A or B safety grades

23

Center-based providers

1

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,279/mo

Infant center cost in EL DORADO

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is TAHOE CENTER with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in South Lake Tahoe include INFANT CENTER, DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME.

The average provider in this market has 2.2 recorded violations, while 16 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

EL DORADO accounts for the largest share of providers we track in South Lake Tahoe, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$1,279/mo

Preschool Center

$961/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$819/mo

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.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in South Lake Tahoe

How does a daycare make the best-of list in South Lake Tahoe?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe 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. BRAUN, SUSAN 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..