Best Toddler Daycares in South Lake Tahoe, CA
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At Catalyst Kids, we believe every child deserves quality care and education. We offer free and affordable childcare through subsidized programs for qualifying families, ensuring all children have...
Toddlers
The Infant/Toddler program is built on strong partnerships with families to provide individualized, nurturing care that supports each child’s unique temperament, developmental pace, and interests. We implement the research-based Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC), ensuring high-quality care through primary teachers, small group sizes, and continuity of care until age three. By fostering cultural continuity and including children with varying needs, our program creates a secure, supportive environment where infants and toddlers thrive. Each child is paired with a primary teacher who tailors care routines—such as feeding, napping, and toileting—to their individual rhythms, ensuring seamless transitions between home and school. Our thoughtfully designed learning environments encourage active exploration, relationship-building, and early problem-solving. With small muscle activity areas, sensory exploration zones, and indoor/outdoor motor play spaces, children engage with age-appropriate materials like textured balls, water play, and climbers. Creative expression is fostered through music, painting, and pretend play, allowing young learners to develop confidence and curiosity. Our dedicated teachers provide a warm, enriching setting where infants and toddlers grow through meaningful interactions and hands-on experiences.
Preschool
The Catalyst Kids preschool program fosters remarkable growth in children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration, meaningful interactions, and teacher-guided learning. Rooted in the HighScope and Reggio Emilia approaches, our program is further guided by California’s Desired Results assessment process, Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks. Our rich and dynamic learning environment reflects the unique interests of each child, offering materials and spaces that support foundational skills in literacy, math, science, the arts, and social studies. With safe, sensory-friendly classrooms, children engage in small and large group activities, hands-on learning experiences, and independent exploration that promote confidence and school readiness. A structured yet flexible daily routine helps children feel secure and supported, with key elements including Plan-Do-Review, small group instruction, and circle time to foster decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our research-based Pathways to Literacy curriculum ensures children receive focused, engaging instruction that builds early literacy and math skills. Outdoor play is an essential part of each day, encouraging exploration, movement, and a connection with nature. As children transition to kindergarten, our program collaborates with elementary schools and families to ensure a smooth, confident progression. With strong family partnerships, an open-door policy, and ongoing communication, Catalyst Kids creates a nurturing environment where children develop the skills they need for future academic success.
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Childcare program offering education services for infants up through school age.
Speaks Spanish
Residential daycare utilizing a hands-on approach to learning. Curriculum allows for ample outdoor time, and there is a fenced playground area on site. Students participate in arts and crafts as well...
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One of several state funded locations providing kindergarten readiness. Curriculum focuses on social development, literacy, math, and science concepts. Children are also able to access social, health,...
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Students experience a play-based curriculum featuring art, music, movement, story time, and self-help skills. School follows a daily structured schedule with activities that may include yoga, learning...
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One of two locations offering comprehensive childcare and kindergarten readiness. Each class is given age-appropriate lessons to harness students' creativity, desire to learn, and to progress...
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Curriculum supports whole child development through academic and play-based activities which aim to strengthen social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Self-esteem is promoted through...
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Perla Bautista is a licensed child care home offering daycare and preschool programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Savannah Fraijo is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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TLA Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bonnie Enerson is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Norma Ramirez is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Al Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Julies Childcare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Joanne Butcher is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Katie Elkins is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Susan Braun is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Linda Kuenzi is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Al Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lorettas Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Ltusd Preschool Program is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1100 Lyons Ave in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sally's Playhouse is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Heavenly Ski Resort Childcare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3860 Saddle Rd in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Tahoe Kiddos is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About South Lake Tahoe Toddler Daycares
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How many South Lake Tahoe daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 16 daycare programs in South Lake Tahoe accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 15 daycare programs in South Lake Tahoe accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in South Lake Tahoe?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $274. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in South Lake Tahoe?
- Out of 22 daycares that accept toddlers, 77% offer full time, 73% offer part time, and 32% offer drop-in.