How many licensed daycares are in Atherton?

There are 15 licensed daycare facilities in Atherton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Atherton?

Atherton has 7 Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 3 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Atherton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Atherton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Atherton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Atherton charge approximately $2,401/month for infants, $1,720/month for toddlers, and $1,893/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,624/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Atherton

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Atherton, San Mateo County

15 facilities

87% clean

81 avg cap.

1,216

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

17 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

✅ Strong compliance record

87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Atherton

Atherton has 15 licensed daycare facilities, a modest selection of providers in San Mateo County. The majority are Child Care Centers (7), followed by 4 School Age Child Care Centers, 3 Family Child Care Homes, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

The average facility capacity is 81 children, and 87% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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