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

Modoc County, California is home to 14 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Alturas, CA 14 providers Cedarville, CA 1 providers Tulelake, CA 4 providers

Child Care Centers in Modoc County

3 providers in Modoc County: Tulelake, Alturas

Child Care Center Qcs Newell Child Development Ctr - Infant Tulelake, CA 96134 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Qcs-Newell Child Development Center Tulelake, CA 96134 Capacity 60 Child Care Center T.e.a.c.h. Budding Tree Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 12

Family Child Care Homes in Modoc County

8 providers in Modoc County: Alturas

Preschools in Modoc County

3 providers in Modoc County: Alturas, Cedarville, Tulelake

Preschool Alturas Elementary State Preschool Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 45 Preschool Surprise Valley Preschool Cedarville, CA 96104 Capacity 15 Preschool Tulelake Preschool Tulelake, CA 96134 Capacity 38

Head Start Programs in Modoc County

4 providers in Modoc County: Alturas, Tulelake

Head Start Program Alturas Family Development Center Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Alturas Head Start Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Alturas Head Start Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Tulelake Family Development Center Tulelake, CA 96134 Capacity 55

School-Age Programs in Modoc County

1 provider in Modoc County: Alturas

School-Age Program T.e.a.c.h. Latchkey Alturas, CA 96101 Capacity 60

Choosing care in Modoc 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.

For families in Modoc County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Modoc County, California has 14 licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Modoc County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Alturas, Cedarville, Tulelake 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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