How many licensed daycares are in Foster City?

There are 39 licensed daycare facilities in Foster City, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Foster City?

Foster City has 25 Family Child Care Home, 6 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 2 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Foster City rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% of facilities in Foster City have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Foster City?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Foster City 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.

Foster City

Foster City has 39 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within San Mateo County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (25), followed by 6 Child Care Centers, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 3 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 2 School Age Child Care Centers.

39 facilities

95% clean

43 avg cap.

1,662

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

13 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ Strong compliance record

95% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏠 Home-based care options

25 of 39 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

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Daycares in Foster City

The average facility capacity is 43 children, and an impressive 95% 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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