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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in South Lake Tahoea, CA

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in South Lake Tahoea. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

South Lake Tahoea, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
6
Top rated (4.5+)
0

South Lake Tahoea offers 1 licensed child daycare & preschools, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Lake Tahoea

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Step By Step Early Learning Childcare Center
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    981 Silver Dollar, South Lake Tahoea, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Step by Step Early Learning is highly regarded by most parents for caring staff, clean facilities, and strong communication. The center serves infants through five-year-olds in South Lake Tahoe. One parent expressed frustration with frequent weather-related closures impacting work schedules.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood communication with parentswelcoming environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in South Lake Tahoea

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in South Lake Tahoea (28–28 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Lake Tahoea based on parent reviews

Step By Step Early Learning Childcare Center

4.4(6)

981 Silver Dollar, South Lake Tahoea, CA

Step by Step Early Learning is highly regarded by most parents for caring staff, clean facilities, and strong communication. The center serves infants through five-year-olds in South Lake Tahoe. One parent expressed frustration with frequent weather-related closures impacting work schedules.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood communication with parents

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Child Daycare & Preschools in South Lake Tahoea, California

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in South Lake Tahoea, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in South Lake Tahoea have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 6 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in South Lake Tahoea, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in South Lake Tahoea

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Step By Step Early Learning Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Step by Step Early Learning is highly regarded by most parents for caring staff, clean facilities, and strong communication. The center serves infants through five-year-olds in South Lake Tahoe. One parent expressed frustration with frequent weather-related closures impacting work schedules.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitygood communication with parents
Address
981 Silver Dollar, South Lake Tahoea, CA
Phone
(530) 541-1320

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in South Lake Tahoea, California. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in South Lake Tahoea have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in South Lake Tahoea, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in South Lake Tahoea for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Lake Tahoea must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.