Daycare in Corning, CA
11 licensed programs in Corning (Tehama County): 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 276 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Tehama County
$236/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($12,261 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $236 | $222 |
| Toddler | $182 | $197 |
| Preschool | $150 | $183 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
11 child care centers in Corning
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Columbia State Preschoollicensed for 24
1623 Columbia Ave., 96021 · (530) 824-6528
License 525403214 - Corning Head Start Centerlicensed for 24
617 Fig Lane, 96021 · (530) 838-1034
License 525400269 - E Center HS Pgms - Richfield Centerlicensed for 32
6275 Olive Road #3 & #4, 96021 · (530) 824-1462
License 525405102 - E Center HS Pgms - Richfield InfantInfant · licensed for 30
6275 Olive Road, 96021 · (530) 824-1462
License 525405502 - Fig State Preschoollicensed for 42
186 Fig Ln, 96021 · (530) 566-6135
License 525408742 - Little Hoppers EHSlicensed for 10
617 Fig Lane, 96021 · (530) 838-1034
License 525407027 - Maywood Head Start/Inclusionlicensed for 24
561 Edith Ave., 96021 · (530) 824-4940
License 525405723 - Olive View State Preschoollicensed for 24
521 Almond Street, 96021 · (530) 824-5319
License 525405507 - Tadpoles to Toads/EHSInfant · licensed for 16
615 Fig Lane, 96021 · (530) 824-8030
License 525405872 - West Street Head Startlicensed for 20
1472 South St., 96021 · (530) 838-1059
License 525405768 - Woodson Bridge Preschoollicensed for 30
3770 Illinois Avenue, 96021 · (530) 840-1682
License 525407202
How can I get help paying for daycare in Corning?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. If your income is at or below the poverty line, Head Start and Early Head Start are free.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Corning: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Corning, CA?
In Tehama County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $236 a week ($12,261 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $150 a week. A family child care home charged a median $222 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Corning?
California's list shows 11 licensed programs in Corning as of October 2026: 11 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 276 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Corning?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start. Corning also has 5 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers for families who qualify.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.