How many licensed daycares are in Castro Valley?

There are 60 licensed daycare facilities in Castro Valley, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Castro Valley?

Castro Valley has 34 Family Child Care Home, 12 Child Care Center, 11 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 Child Care - Infant Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Castro Valley rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 92% of facilities in Castro Valley have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Castro Valley?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Castro Valley charge approximately $2,234/month for infants, $1,607/month for toddlers, and $1,768/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,562/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Castro Valley

Castro Valley has 60 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Alameda County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (34), followed by 12 Child Care Centers, 11 School Age Child Care Centers, 2 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 Child Care - Infant Centers.

60 facilities

92% clean

38 avg cap.

2,298

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

16 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

92% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

34 of 60 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Castro Valley

The average facility capacity is 38 children, and an impressive 92% 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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