How many licensed daycares are in Hayward?

There are 138 licensed daycare facilities in Hayward, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Hayward?

Hayward has 86 Family Child Care Home, 35 Child Care Center, 10 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Hayward rated?

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

How much does daycare cost in Hayward?

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

Hayward

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Hayward, Alameda County

138 facilities

92% clean

27 avg cap.

3,758

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-4

Closed this year

12 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

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

🏠 Home-based care options

86 of 138 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Hayward

Hayward has 138 licensed daycare facilities, the third highest number in Alameda County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (86), followed by 35 Child Care Centers, 10 Child Care - Infant Centers, 6 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 27 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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