Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Amador County

Amador County, California is home to 20 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Ione, CA 7 providers Jackson, CA 9 providers Pine Grove, CA 3 providers Pioneer, CA 3 providers Plymouth, CA 4 providers Sutter Creek, CA 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Amador County

3 providers in Amador County: Jackson, Ione

Child Care Center Amador Christian Playschool Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Ione-Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency Ione, CA 95640 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Jackson State Prechool Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 24

Family Child Care Homes in Amador County

10 providers in Amador County: Jackson, Ione, Pioneer, Plymouth, Pine Grove

Preschools in Amador County

7 providers in Amador County: Sutter Creek, Pine Grove, Ione, Plymouth, Pioneer

Preschool Gold Star Preschool INC. Sutter Creek, CA 95685 Capacity 45 Preschool Honeybear Preschool & Daycare Pine Grove, CA 95665 Capacity 23 Preschool Ione State Preschool Ione, CA 95640 Capacity 24 Preschool Monarch Montessori Preschool Plymouth, CA 95669 Capacity 24 Preschool Mother Lode Mountain Tots Preschool Pioneer, CA 95666 Capacity 48 Preschool Pioneer State Preschool Pioneer, CA 95666 Capacity 24 Preschool Plymouth State Preschool Plymouth, CA 95669 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Amador County

7 providers in Amador County: Jackson, Ione

Head Start Program Amador Home Base Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 2 Head Start Program Atcaa - Ione Head Start Ione, CA 95640 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Atcaa - Jackson Early Head Start Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Atcaa - Jackson Head Start Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Ione HS/EHS Ione, CA 95640 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Jackson EHS Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Jackson HS Jackson, CA 95642 Capacity 16

Choosing care in Amador County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Amador County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Amador County have?

According to current licensing data, Amador County, California has 20 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.

Which cities in Amador County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Ione, Jackson, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Plymouth and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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