Daycare in Sonora, CA
10 licensed programs in Sonora (Tuolumne County): 8 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 488 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 Tuolumne County
$269/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($14,010 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $269 | $241 |
| Toddler | $207 | $218 |
| Preschool | $162 | $207 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
8 child care centers in Sonora
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Amador-Tuolumne Comm.action-Blue Bell Flicensed for 30
18080 Blue Bell East, 95370 · (209) 533-1400
License 553616866 - Christian Heights Child Carelicensed for 50
13711 Joshua Way, 95370 · (209) 532-7305
License 553601541 - Columbia College Child Care CenterInfant · licensed for 24
11600 Columbia College Driv, 95370 · (209) 588-5024
License 553616373 - Columbia College Child Development Centlicensed for 71
11600 Columbia College Dr., 95370 · (209) 588-5024
License 553602594 - Kountry Kids Preschoollicensed for 60
229 South Shepherd Street, 95370 · (209) 533-1500
License 550321246 - Kountry Kids PreschoolInfant · licensed for 4
229 South Shepherd Street, 95370 · (209) 533-1500
License 554500962 - Safari Learning Academy (inf)Infant · licensed for 12
18470 Striker Ct, 95370 · (209) 588-0920
License 553622902 - Safari Learning Academy (ps)licensed for 112
18470 Striker Ct, 95370 · (209) 588-0920
License 553622901
2 school-age programs in Sonora
Before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
- Senior Youth Partnership - Sonora PmSchool-age · licensed for 80
830 Greenley Road, 95370 · (209) 694-6594
License 550317028 - Senior Youth Partnership Curtis CreekSchool-age · licensed for 45
18755 Standard Road, 95370 · (209) 533-5641
License 550317004
How can I get help paying for daycare in Sonora?
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.
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 Sonora: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Sonora, CA?
In Tuolumne County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $269 a week ($14,010 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $162 a week. A family child care home charged a median $241 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 Sonora?
California's list shows 10 licensed programs in Sonora as of October 2026: 8 child care centers and 2 school-age programs. Together they're licensed for 488 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Sonora?
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.
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.